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String of Turtles

Peperomia Prostrata

Name: Peperomia Prostrata
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: PEPEPROSSTSTRI6
Price: 4.99 GBP
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Description

Peperomia prostrata, commonly known as the String of Turtles, is one of the most distinctive trailing plants you can grow indoors. Each small, round leaf is patterned with a network of dark green lines against a lighter background, closely resembling a turtle's shell. Plants trail naturally, making them ideal for a hanging planter, a high shelf, or the edge of a desk. Compact, slow-growing, and straightforward to care for. It is also non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a practical option for pet-friendly households.

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How to care for String of Turtles

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.

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About String of Turtles

Peperomia Prostrata is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 12°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

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Temperature

Keep above 12°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Peperomia prostrata has a small, shallow root system and is susceptible to root rot if kept too wet. Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix suits it well. This mix contains coco coir, bark, and perlite in a balanced peat-free mix that retains just enough moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Foliage houseplant →Succulent →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Peperomia prostrata grows as a creeping epiphyte along the forest floor and over rocks in humid, shaded conditions.

Also known as

Peperomia Prostrata

Genus

Peperomia →

More on caring for houseplants What does bright indirect light mean? Should I mist my houseplants?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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Everything about Peperomia

Peperomia is one of the most versatile and rewarding houseplant genera, loved for its compact growth, sculptural leaves, and forgiving nature. This guide covers everything you need to know to grow healthy, long-lasting Peperomia plants at home. Peperomia ...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this String of Turtles plant as "full and lush" with "beautiful" patterns. Most noted excellent packaging and healthy plants. However, some experienced leaf loss during transit or potting due to the plant's delicate nature. A few shoppers reported plants arriving dry or damaged. Overall, customers appreciated the quality and value.

So surprised at the quality! Very healthy and so much growth. Excellent care.
One was plenty, full and lush.
Absolutely love this one! Very well established and the colours are beautiful.

5 stars: 102 (86%)
4 stars: 6 (5%)
3 stars: 6 (5%)
2 stars: 1 (1%)
1 star: 4 (3%)

8cm

Ordered two 8cm pots, planning to combine them into one big one. There was no need. One was plenty, full and lush.

8cm

Love it
Excellent plant

8cm

So surprised at the quality of my plant! Very healthy and so much growth on the crown. Lots of new growth can tell the plant has received excellent care.

Beautiful

Great quality, well packaged and lovely healthy plant.

I’ve had to be so

I’ve had to be so careful with this plant because more ‘turtles’ fall off at the slightest nudge! It’s a lovely plant and I can’t wait to get it to it’s hanging pot, so that it can get on with growing bigger :relaxed:️

My little turtle!

Love love love her so much! :heart_eyes: Her patterns are so cute, but she is delicate so be careful. She arrived quickly and safely, and looks amazing on my desk. Looking forward to adding to my small collection of plant babies soon!

Beautiful plant

Great condition beautiful plant

New plants and soil mixes

Amazing new plants and soil mixes thank you grow tropicals

Absolutely love it, she's settling

Absolutely love it, she's settling in

Really nice

Love it. Called him Donatello

Perfect!

Beautiful quality plants shipped quickly and efficiently with excellent customer service - couldn't ask for more really!

String of turtles

Lovely plant. Great quality. Did not expect those little turtles to be so fragile.

String of Turtles- pretty

I'm in awe of how pretty this plant actually is, arrived well packaged and now enjoying its life in the house!
This plant is a must have!

Turtle-y great!

I ordered a string of turtles plant, it's very cute!
Also a nice sturdy ceramic pot which looks fab!

It was delivered very safely, well packaged and included a bag of soil for potting up immediately.

I'm loving him already!

Some casualties in transit, but

Some casualties in transit, but to be expected. Healthy plant & well packaged

6cm

Very well packaged lovely plant.

8cm

Full pot of plants and growing well ,looks great!
However it should come with a hanging pot but it is not !

Absolutely love this one!
I did lose a lot of turtles during movement and potting etc. But luckily it's very well established so anything lost will certainly come back. Very happy with this plant and the colours are beautiful.

6cm

Only chose the smallest pot option but so surprised by how full and big it was! Also packaged so well. A very healthy and happy plant. Very impressed!

6cm

Fabulous plant, unlucky despite very good packaging it lost A LOT of leaves

Unfortunately arrived very dry and died off. British weather not help am sure

Great and come well protected and well packaged

8cm

Lovely plant, not what I expected much better

Arrived quite broken and lots of turtles broken off. A chance to propagate though as they where still healthy!

String of Turtles

The plug was very small and tangled which meant I lost alot of the plant trying to unwrap it. It did prove an opportunity to propagate though!

Looks good so far

Looks good so far

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Plant Size Guide

5–8cm

Mini

9–11cm

Small

12–14cm

Medium

15–18cm

Large

19+cm

Extra Large

How to care for String of Turtles

What our customers say

About String of Turtles

Good for

Care level

Light

Watering

Humidity

Temperature

Feeding

Soil & Substrate

Growth habit

Plant type

Toxicity

Origins

Also known as

Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Peperomia

Plants delivered the way they deserve

Packaged with Care

Perfect for Gifting

Sustainability at Heart

Rated by real customers

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