Peperomia Prostrata String of Turtles

Peperomia prostrata — String of Turtles

Trailing Indoor Houseplant

Add quiet sophistication and natural artistry to your indoor space with Peperomia prostrata, beautifully known as the String of Turtles. This elegant trailing plant is treasured for its dainty, coin-shaped leaves, each intricately patterned like a miniature turtle shell — deep green veining set against a soft, silvery backdrop.

With its graceful cascading habit and compact form, String of Turtles brings texture, movement, and charm to shelves, hanging planters, and curated indoor displays.

Care & Growing Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun

• Water: Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry before watering; excellent drainage is essential

• Soil: Light, free-draining mix such as peat-based soil or succulent mix with added perlite

• Temperature: Best between 15–24 °C; protect from cold drafts and frost

• Humidity: Enjoys moderate humidity; benefits from light misting or grouping with other plants

• Growth: Slow to moderate; occasional pinching encourages a fuller, lush appearance

What You’ll Receive

A healthy, well-established Peperomia prostrata, carefully grown and selected for vibrant foliage and strong trailing growth. Each plant is naturally unique.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the black pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

Please note  — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.
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