Botanical name – Peperomia prostrata

Common name – String of Turtles, Jade Necklace

Description – This semi-succulent indoor plant is highly sort after for its cute turtle shell patterned circular leaves.  Its trailing habit works well in hanging baskets or in feature pots on a shelf so it can trail over. The Peperomia family is a collectors’ delight with a huge range of coloured foliage varieties – start your collection today!

Flower Colour – N/A

Flower Period – N/A

Location – Suitable for bright to moderate indirect light or filtered morning sun indoors. Can grow outdoors in the part to full shade in warm climates however it must be in a well-draining soil. The turtle pattern will be brighter if the plant is in very bright light or an hour or two of sun on a windowsill.

Care – Water is held in its leaves so make sure to allow the potting mix to completely dry out between watering. Placing the pot in a saucer of water for two hours rather than watering from the top avoids the fragile stems and leaves rotting. Limit watering in winter. Fertilise every six months with a slow release for pots. Tolerates neglect.

Mature height – .5m H x .5m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 10 cm
150mm – 15 cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key 
Some quick facts about this plant:

	Great Indoors
	Low Light Tolerant
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Pet Friendly
	Air Purifying
	50 cm Wide
	50 cm High