String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata)

$21.99

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Bright light
Moderate care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your String of Turtles, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your String of Turtles

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top of the soil is dry; never soggy.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

String of turtles grows tiny, round leaves no bigger than a fingernail, each one patterned in dark green and silver veins like a little turtle shell. The leaves line fine stems that trail over the edge of the pot.

Bright, indirect light keeps the pattern crisp and the stems full. The leaves hold some water, so let the top of the soil dry before watering and never leave it soggy. It appreciates a little humidity and a pot with good drainage.

It is a small, slow grower, ideal for a hanging pot, a high shelf or a terrarium where the strands can spill down. Trimmed pieces root easily in damp soil.

The ASPCA lists Peperomia prostrata as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the String of Turtles

How much light does the String of Turtles need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the String of Turtles?

Water when the top of the soil is dry; never soggy.

Is the String of Turtles toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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