String of Turtles
String of Turtles
String of Turtles
Peperomia prostrata
Commonly known as: trailing peperomia, magic marmer
Dormancy period
DORMANCY PERIOD
Winter
Light needs
LIGHT NEEDS
Low|Medium
Mature size
MATURE SIZE
12" L
Pet safe
PET SAFE
Yes
Region of origin
REGION OF ORIGIN
Tropical South America
Soil mix
SOIL MIX
Standard Potting Mix
Water needs
WATER NEEDS
Low
Trailing peperomia with succulent-like leaves. Each leaf is dark green with light green variegated pattern resembling a turtle shell. The flower is insignificant and when produced are small cream in color growing off of long flower spikes.
Special Care Instructions

Place in a south or East facing window with plenty of indirect bright light, avoid direct sun for it can burn the leaves. Each leaf is filled with water like a succulent so the soil should dry out between waterings. Provide well-draining soil to avoid root rot. 

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