Peperomia Prostrata
String Of Turtles
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| Average Plant Height | Below 10 cm |
| Internal Pot Diameter | 6 cm |
| Botanical Names | Peperomia Prostrata |
| Other Names | String of Turtles, Turtle Strings |
| Pet Friendly | Not pet friendly |
| Air Purifying | Not an air purifying plant | Water Requirements | Low water requirements | Light Requirements | Happiest in direct sunlight |
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Each houseplant requires different levels of care so every order is shipped with a handy care guide. For a few quick tips on how to care for String Of Turtles follow me!
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Other Names For String Of Turtles Houseplant
Peperomia Prostrata, String of Turtles and Turtle Strings.
String Of Turtles Care Guide
String Of Turtles Light & Water Requirements
I have Low water requirements and I am Happiest in direct sunlight.
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We only deliver the highest quality houseplants & indoor plants. We are so confident in our plants we give them a 14 day freshness guarantee.
Learn More About String Of Turtles
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What is the String Of Turtles Known For?
The String of Turtles, scientifically known as Peperomia Prostrata, is a trailing plant adorned with unique, turtle-shell-patterned leaves. The intricate design of its leaves, coupled with its cascading growth habit, makes it a striking addition to any interior setting. Its small size and non-intrusive nature make it an excellent choice for spaces like desktops or hanging baskets.
What Is the History of the String Of Turtles?
The String of Turtles is a part of the Peperomia family, which contains over 1,000 species primarily native to Central and South America. Though it has not been around in the commercial plant market for as long as some other houseplants, its unique leaf pattern and ease of care have rapidly catapulted it into popularity among houseplant enthusiasts.
Where Does the String Of Turtles Originate?
The String of Turtles is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It's well-adapted to the moist, nutrient-rich environment found under the forest canopy, which offers indirect light. The natural habitat of this plant informs its care requirements when grown as a houseplant.
How Do You Care for a String Of Turtles?
Caring for a String of Turtles is generally straightforward. Place it in a location with bright, indirect light to mimic its natural habitat. The plant prefers well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly. Overwatering is a common mistake; allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied every four to six weeks during its growing season.
Are String Of Turtles Toxic to Pets?
Good news for pet owners—the String of Turtles is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. However, as a precaution, it's always advisable to keep houseplants away from pets who have a habit of chewing on foliage, as ingesting any plant material could cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
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Natacha L.
October, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsGreat choice of...
Great choice of plants and pots. Plants arrived well packaged which minimised any potential damage and delivery is super speedy!
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Vinicio V.
September, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsHouse Plant UK is great!
The delivery was very fast and they were getting it ready on Saturday too for dispatch so I got it on Monday. The delivery wasn’t too expensive either. The plants came packaged very well with no damage to them and also with an little leaflet that provided some information on how to best take care of the plants. Overall would highly recommend House Plant UK.
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Sarah K.
September, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsArrived very quickly...
Arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. The mystery cuttings were lovely and varied - it would have been nice to have a list of what is what though, I’m still very much a beginner so I have no clue how to identify them, so they’ll remain a mystery until they grow lol. I am officially a plant addict!
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Sophie P.
September, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsAbsolutely delighted with...
Absolutely delighted with my purchase. I bought 3 plants + 1 flowerpot + plants food. The delivery has been quicker than expected and the plants were really well wrapped and in perfect health ! I recommend 100% !
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Louisa W.
July, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsI ordered four plants from here...
I ordered four plants from here and they arrived within a few days, really well packaged and in good condition. They all came with instructions on how to look after them, including the extra care they may need after being transported, and the website is easy to navigate and find further information about all the plants.
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Ellie G.
July, 2024
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I ordered a pitcher plant, I also ordered 2 moss balls and string of turtles plant. I’m very happy with the way they were wrapped while being delivered, there was no damage. All of the plants were worth the money that I had paid. Good quality plants for the money. I’m very happy with the purchase. The plants look amazing
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Jen J.
June, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsBeautiful plants
Beautiful plants, very well packaged and arrived the next day. I liked that some plants were available in smaller pots than most retailers.
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June, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsEvery plant arrived in great condition....
Every plant arrived in great condition. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the whole transaction.
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March, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsTop quality, well packaged. Quickly delivered...
Top quality, well packaged. Quickly delivered in full.
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March, 2024
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February, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsGreat service and plant arrived in...
Great service and plant arrived in great condition.
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February, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsI love houseplant.co.uk. I have never...
I love houseplant.co.uk. I have never had a bad plant and always recieve speedy delivery. A++
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January, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered5 Stars
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January, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsVery happy with my plants. They...
Very happy with my plants. They were well packaged and in good condition.
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Mabel J.
January, 2024
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsThe delivery was great and basically flawless!
The delivery was perfect and quick. Plants packaged safely and with care. The plants are really cute and settling in really well but when I took them out the packaging, some of the leaves had fallen off; but generally they were in really good condition.
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Colin I.
December, 2023
String Of Turtles orderedGreat plant,good price Good delivery Nice...
Great plant,good price Good delivery Nice to be told how to look after your plants. Highly recommend and would use again
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Edita H.
December, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsVery impressed with the service and...
Very impressed with the service and fast delivery!
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Customer C.
September, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsNot bad
Overall not bad but not a smooth first time purchase. The plants arrived upside-down, and separately least three of the plants in the 'Rescue me' box were v sadly beyond saving. One died immediately on the day of arrival
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September, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsBeautiful healthy plant, arrived quickly....
Beautiful healthy plant, arrived quickly.
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August, 2023
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There's a great selection of plants and they arrive really well packaged!
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August, 2023
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August, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsGood service.
Great packaging, good delivery service, good quality plants. I am relatively beginner plant mom, I could use some detailed care plan printed for individual plants. However, happy with my purchase.
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May, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsReally appreciate how carefully packaged the...
Really appreciate how carefully packaged the plants were!
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March, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsReally cute plants
Really cute plants. Turned up in good condition and in a timely fashion. Really helpful to be able to pick from the ‘pet friendly’ section. Can enjoy having house plants without fear of harming my cat
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January, 2023
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Informative and easy to use website and brilliant selection of plants in various pot sizes. My plants were delivered promptly and cutely packaged using recyclable materials. I bought the teeny pots and I wasnt expecting much growth, but when they arrived, I was pleasantly surprised, they are gorgeous mini versions! This was my first purchase and I will definitely be ordering from you again very soon. Fantastic company.
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January, 2023
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsExcellent choice of plants
Excellent choice of plants each available in various pot sizes. Prompt delivery, each plant nicely wrapped in recyclable materials and safely packaged. Very impressed with my first purchase, I shall definitely be ordering from them again very soon, fantastic company.
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Michael B.
December, 2022
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsOrdered 3 plants here. Previous experiences...
Ordered 3 plants here. Previous experiences have been excellent. 2 of the 3 ordered were in less than desirable condition. On one of them, all but one of the stems had broken off. It has since died. On another the plant took up absolutely no space in the pot at all. It’s as if they were out of stock of the size I requested so they put a baby one in a larger pot with extra soil. Such a shame.
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Martin R.
October, 2022
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsThe plants arrived in perfect condition...
The plants arrived in perfect condition and well packed.
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October, 2022
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Nice collection of plants. Delivered in one day. Plants were packaged nicely and were in perfect condition. Happy with the service!
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October, 2022
String Of Turtles ordered with other itemsExcellent quality
The plants were all very healthy. They were exceptionally well packaged so that they arrived in perfect condition.
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October, 2022
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I’ve used other suppliers and Houseplant has outshone them all! Beautiful plants, ordered about 10. Packed well, hard to open easily for me as I have chronic pain - is there an alternative way to make it easier?
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August, 2022
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Such fast delivery and great value, would recommend to anyone!!
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August, 2022
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