Peperomia prostrata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia prostrata, also called the string of the turtles, is a succulent plant that grows well and is usually collected as an ornamental plant. This plant has small leaves and is slow-growing. As the plant ages, the color of the leaves fades, but this does not diminish its charm.
Common Name |
String of Turtles, Trailing Peperomia
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia prostrata
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia prostrata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia prostrata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia prostrata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia prostrata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia prostrata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia prostrata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Peperomia prostrata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia prostrata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia prostrata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia prostrata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia prostrata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia prostrata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia prostrata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Peperomia prostrata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia prostrata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Peperomia prostrata Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia prostrata plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
Ecuador
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