New! Peperomia String of Turtles
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Peperomia String of Turtles

New! Peperomia String of Turtles

$39.00
Quick Facts
Common Name: String of Turtles, Creeping Peperomia
Hardiness Zone: 1-13S/W Exposure: Houseplants - Bright Indirect Light
Mature Height: 6-8"
Read our Growing Guide Ships Weather Permitting
Ships as: 4" PLASTIC POT
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Cute as can be, the small, round leaves of Peperomia String of Turtles are patterned in motifs resembling the shells of turtles. The leaves appear at intervals along reddish stems and cascade over the edges of pots, creating a charming effect. As individual leaves mature, the color palette changes to a bicolor blend of dark and light greens. These easy-care, slow-growing succulents (Peperomia prostrata) are native to Brazil. Let them trail from bookshelves, bureaus, cabinets, or hanging pots. Shipped in a 4" nursery pot.

Our houseplants appear generously sized in our photos. They are representative of the sizes we ship to you. For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

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WEATHER PERMITTING - Working with Mother Nature

In our business, we work closely with Mother Nature. In the colder months when we stipulate that an item is shipped “weather permitting”, that means temperatures outside our shipping facility in northwestern Connecticut and along the shipping route must be warm enough for tender plants to survive in unheated delivery trucks. Our practice of waiting for windows of milder weather may result in the occasional delay, but our customers tend to appreciate the care we take to make certain their plants arrive in the very best possible condition. Questions? Don’t hesitate to call our customer service staff at 1-800-411-6159.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: pep-per-oh' mee-uh

A large and diverse genus of evergreen perennial plants, many Peperomia species are native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Compact, with attractive fleshy leaves that absorb moisture from the atmosphere, they are undemanding windowsill and tabletop plants.

Light: Peperomia is an adaptable houseplant, thriving indoors in rooms with low light, filtered, or bright indirect light. Move your plant to brighter light if growth gets leggy; avoid strong direct sun, which can burn leaves.

Watering: Water, preferably with tepid water, when the top 1" of the potting mix is dry to the touch. Apply water more sparingly in winter. Avoid overwatering or allowing water to sit inside the cachepot or saucer, which can cause root rot.

Temperature: These adaptable plants do fine in typical, daytime household temperatures (65-75°F is ideal). Temperatures cooler than 55°F can cause leaf drop.

Fertilizer: When plants are in active growth from spring through summer, use a balanced (18-18-18) houseplant fertilizer monthly, diluted to half strength.

Humidity: Moderate humidity is beneficial; keep away from radiators and vents that blow dry air from heating or air conditioning systems. Mist a few times a week to increase humidity, set plants on top of pebbles in a tray with water (water level should be just below pebbles to prevent saturating soil in the pot), or run a humidifier nearby. Occasionally wiping leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust is beneficial.