Species Name: Peperomia rotundifolia, P. prostrata (syn.)  

Common name(s):Round-leaf Peperomia, String-of-Coins

Defining Characteristics: 

• Unique and had to find peperomia
• Small, round, glossy leaves give it the common name “String-of Coins”
• Grows in a thick mass of vines making it great for hanging baskets or as terrarium groundcover

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 65-75°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Light watering, Suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days.  

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Growth rate: Slow    

Height: Up to 12”   

Origin: Latin America; Mexico through Columbia, Peru, and in some parts of Southern Brazil.

Regional locality: Found creeping up trees in tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Sensitive to over/under-watering. A consistent watering schedule is required for a full and healthy plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.