String of Turtles Starter Plant | Live Peperomia prostrata | Pet-Friendly Trailing Houseplant

🐢 String of Turtles Starter Plant

Please Note: We require a minimum purchase of two (2) plants per order. Feel free to mix and match any two starter plants from our shop!

Tiny leaves that look like miniature turtle shells—it's easy to see why our String of Turtles Starter Plant (Peperomia prostrata) is one of the most sought-after trailing houseplants!

Its delicate cascading vines are covered in beautifully patterned, round leaves that resemble tiny turtle shells, creating a unique display that's perfect for shelves, hanging planters, terrariums, and plant stands. Each 2" starter plant is carefully grown and hand-selected for healthy roots and vigorous growth, giving you a strong start with this collector favorite.

🌱 Plant Highlights

🌿 Botanical Name: Peperomia prostrata

💚 Common Name: String of Turtles

🪴 Pot Size: 2" grower pot

🌱 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

🌿 Growth Habit: Trailing and cascading

🐾 Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and people

🌞 Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light for the healthiest growth and best leaf color.

Water: Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as String of Turtles prefers to stay on the drier side.

Temperature: Thrives between 60–80°F (16–27°C). Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well to most indoor environments.

Soil: Well-draining indoor potting mix with excellent drainage.

Plant Tip: Avoid letting water sit on the leaves, and provide bright indirect light to encourage fuller vines and healthy new growth.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

✔ Adorable turtle shell-patterned leaves

✔ Beautiful cascading growth

✔ Pet friendly

✔ Perfect for hanging planters, shelves, and terrariums

✔ Compact size for apartments and small spaces

✔ A favorite among collectors and plant lovers

📦 Shipping & Handling

📦 Every plant is carefully packaged to help protect the foliage and roots during shipping.

🪴 Arrives in a healthy 2" grower pot, ready to display or transplant.

🌱 Some soil shifting during transit is completely normal.

🏠 Please unpack your plant promptly and bring it indoors upon delivery.

🌿 As a living plant, each String of Turtles is unique and may vary slightly in size, fullness, and appearance from the photos shown.