String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata, turtles on a string)
ADD A BEAUTIFUL FITTED POT (OPTIONAL)
ADD A BEAUTIFUL FITTED POT (OPTIONAL)
We love the full shape and fabulous foliage on this string of turtles, it's a beautiful houseplant and well worth keeping. The Peperomia prostrata is unique with tiny, round, green leaves with delicate markings that look very similar to a string of turtle shells. Beautiful!
It is versatile in how it can be grown; it has small, round, glossy green leaves and will look great in a hanging basket, kokedama ball, or pot. It will quickly fill in and create a thick mass of vines and leaves.
If you decide to give String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) as a gift, we can include a free, handwritten card - specify your message at the basket stage of delivery; we’ll do the rest! We won’t give the game away with paperwork or prices, so it’ll be a wonderful surprise!
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A string of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) care
String of turtles plant care is simple and suitable for beginners. The string of turtles may even flower if kept in bright conditions, although people keep this plant for its gorgeous foliage.
How should I water a string of turtles?
Water when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch, soak through and leave until dry again. Be careful to ensure the plant isn’t left sitting in water as it won’t like that!
Should I feed this houseplant?
You can water once a month during spring and summer; try our vegan, organic plant food.
Is this plant toxic to pets?
Yes, this could cause problems if a pet nibbled it.
What size is this houseplant?
W6cm
All our plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot.
Shipping: We ship via DPD’s 24-hour tracked carbon neutral service.
Delivery times are 7-10 working days, but are usually much quicker. More details can be found here
We post all our plants to most of the UK, with the exceptions of the Islands of Scotland, the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of White, the Scilly Isles and the Channel Islands due to the high cost of shipping.
Measurements: The plant heights provided encompass the plant stem and the foliage length, along with the depth of the grow pot, which includes the living root system, and not just the portion of the plant that is visible above the soil level.
Although we strive to provide plants within the specified size range, there may be some instances where the plants supplied could be slightly smaller or larger than the size selected.
