It doesn't get much better than String of Turtles, a staff favourite at Aquatopia!
Peperomia prostrata
pep-er-ROH-mee-uh prost-RA-tuh
Common Names: String of Turtles
Family: Piperaceae
Origin: Brazil
Growth: Trailing / creeping vine
Light: Bright, indirect
Foot Candles: 100 - 200
Water: Keep moderately moist
Humidity: Not required
Temperature: 13°C - 24°C
Soil: Regular potting mix
Container: Self-watering planter, living wall, terrarium, hanging basket
Nutrients: 10-10-10 Monthly
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Interiorscape Use: Desktop plant, living walls, ground cover
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: May lose colouration with insufficient light. Stem rot when sitting in water.
Comments: An adorable addition to the “String of” collection featuring the markings of a turtle shell. Easily maintained and an excellent choice for terrariums. The typical peperomia flower stalks can be removed to encourage more growth for the foliage. The leaf size will differ depending on how much light it receives.
Toxicity: Safe.