Product description

String of Turtles | Peperomia prostrata | Magic Marbles | Creeping Peperomia ‘String of Turtles’ String of Turtles is a mesmerizing, shade-loving tropical trailing succulent (widely grown as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its delicate, cascading vines of tiny, perfectly round leaves adorned with intricate, contrasting light green and silvery-white patterns that closely resemble miniature turtle shells. This unique, semi-succulent selection is known for its low-growing, creeping habit and incredibly charming texture, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance spiller for indoor hanging baskets, terrariums, and shaded summer patio containers. With its eye-catching geometric patterns and reliable performance in bright, indirect light, String of Turtles offers an extraordinary, non-stop display of vibrant, cascading tropical foliage with exceptionally straightforward care. Growing String of Turtles Light: Bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled shade or gentle morning sun when grown outdoors, but requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, semi-succulent leaves and fade their unique, striking patterns. Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, loamy potting mix amended with perlite, fine orchid bark, or pumice to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and rapid drainage. Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Its semi-succulent leaves store water, making it extremely susceptible to root rot and leaf drop in heavy, waterlogged soil or if left sitting in standing water. Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Provide plenty of ambient humidity by using a pebble tray or humidifier for optimal growth. Prune trailing stems lightly to encourage a bushier, denser crown at the soil level, and gently pinch off any small, insignificant flower spikes that appear to direct the plant's energy back into producing its spectacular foliage. Wildlife: Generally grown indoors; outdoors, its fleshy foliage is naturally deer-resistant. It is completely non-toxic and safe for curious pets. Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant. Shipping Info String of Turtles plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.