Peperomia prostrata "String of Turtles"

Family Piperaceae

Genus Peperomia

Species prostrata

Common name(s) String of Turtles

String of Turtles seems to have some range of presentations, but I sought out this type with delicate green turtle-pattern pads. The succulent-like leaves grow fat with water, and have a gorgeous gemmy translucency and iridescence to them.

The plant is a vine that trails or hangs. When it blooms it produces a long thin upright stalks. As a peperomia, string of turtles does well in mid-to-high humidity terrariums. More than well! Between the humidity, heat lamp, and UV light for my lizard, my plant grew like a weed. For best results I recommend a terrarium or vivarium; otherwise it will appreciate a bright window or supplemental grow light. Lanky growth with pale, thin, or small leaves will tell you it could use more light.

Options: You will receive a cutting from the "parent" plant pictured. Options are for a single strand measuring at least 6 inches, or several strands measuring at least 12 inches in total length. Shipped bare root.

This plant is brittle so I will try to get roots but I won't make any promises. Cuttings root ridiculously easily in appropriate conditions though. Most vines need a node to root, but Peperomia prostrata can start new plants even from small pieces like leaves that have popped off. Plant all pieces in moist conditions!