String of Turtles, Peperomia Prostrata
Botanical Name: Peperomia prostrata
Common Names: Turtle Vine, Turtle String, Chain of Turtles, Jade Necklace, Radiator Plant, String of Turtles
Collections:
Pet Friendly
Low Maintenance
About
This String of Turtles is what you need to make your home feel more alive. Enjoy the unique style this Peperomia Prostrata provides, with its adorable turtles that creep and crawl their way down lovely, delicate vines. Get this plant now - your home will be totally "shell-ebrating" in no time! Like all Peperomias, this plant is pet safe!
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
