“String of” houseplants are all the rage in the botanical world thanks to their long, cascading stems and small, decorative leaves. You’ve got your string of pearls, string of hearts, string of dolphins, string of bananas… but to complete your collection, don’t forget today’s subject either: the beautiful string of turtles, scientifically known as Peperomia prostrata. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Peperomia prostrata care and growing this semi-succulent indoors! Common name(s) String of turtles plant Scientific name Peperomia prostrata Family Piperaceae Height and spread Up to 5 inches high and 1 foot wide Light Bright indirect Soil type Well-draining Water Let dry a little About string of turtles Natural habitat Peperomia prostrata is naturally found in South American rainforest habitats, just like many other of our favorite houseplants. Here, it usually […]
