String of Turtles

String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) has succulent like leaves that resemble a turtles shell. It is native to the rainforest of Brasil. This adorable plant looks best in a hanging pot to let the leaves trail down. This plant is a slow grower, and it’ll reach full maturity in three to five years. Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Temperature: 65-80 Fahrenheit  and moderate humidity. This Peperomia is sensitive to both extreme heat and cold.  Soil: Well-draining potting soil. Repot every 2-3 years. Water: Keep soil moist during spring and summer. Cut back on watering during the fall-winter, letting top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Pet Safe: Yes.   All plant batches are unique and sizes may vary. We highly recommend heat pack(s) for plants traveling to places  below 40°. We are not responsible for plant(s) damaged due to cold weather that travel without heatpack(s). You can add heat pack(s) here: https://emeraldhouseplants.com/products/96-hour-heat-