Plant Life

How to Care for String of Tutles

String of Turtles

String of turtles, also known as Peperomia prostrata (its scientific name), is an absolutely lovely trailing plant known for the stunning variegated patterns on its leaves that resemble a turtle’s shell. String of turtles is a semi-succulent. It is native to Brazilian rainforests, not to dry areas like most succulents, but it has succulent-like leaves that store water.


Here are the very basic care requirements:

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