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The String of Turtles is an adorable peperomia with small, round and flat waxy leaves with the pattern of a turtle's shell on the surface. They are primarily a light green with darker patches to create the pattern.
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Attributes
Type: TropicalHeight: 2in - 4in
Spread: 8in - 12in
Light: Bright, Indirect Light
Water: Low
Zone: 11a - 11b
Pet Safe: Toxic upon ingestion
Care
General Maintenance: It is small in size and reaches maturity in 3-5 years, this plant can easily be propogated to fill out the pot, and tends to be a slow grower. This plant trails and vines, and will spill beautifully over the edge of its pot and looks beautiful when positioned high up on shelves or in hanging basketsTemperature: The string of turtles prefers cooler, more humid conditions than that of other succulent plants, keeping them around room tempertature is the best temperature range for them
Light: These plants will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight will burn their leaves and cause a loss in pattern as they will get yellowed and limp
Watering: These plants tend to suffer from overwatering, make sure to allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out at minimum before watering. Their delicate stems are prone to rotting
Soil: While considered a succulent, using a soil specially formulated for cacti and succulents will not make these plants happy. They need a soil that is organically rich to thrive. They love slightly acidic soil, and adding peat to the mix will help them thrive
Fertilizer: Fertilizing these plants will help maintain their glossy, beautiful leaves. Fertilize once every 2-3 weeks with a diluted houseplant fertilizer during the growing season (April - August)
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