Peperomia prostrata
String of Turtles
Easy careEpiphyteNon-toxic10–50 cm
A trailing plant with tiny, round leaves patterned like turtle shells. Each leaf carries a network of pale veins over darker green. As an epiphyte, it naturally grows on other surfaces rather than deep in soil, so it does best in a loose, well-draining mix with high humidity.
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Photo by Jerzy Opioła·CC BY-SA 4.0
Care
Light
Bright indirect(preferred)Direct light
Humidity
High (60–80%)(preferred)Very high (80%+)
Temperature
10°C25°C40°C
18°C – 26°C
Soil
Loamy(preferred)Well draining
Moisture
Moist(preferred)
Soil pH
6 – 7
Appearance
Growth habit
Trailing
Leaf shape
Round
Leaf texture
WaxySucculent
Distribution
Propagation
References
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