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

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

Defining Characteristics: 

• Small circular leaves decorated with maroon underbellies with white veins that are said to resemble turtle shells
• Once established, this small peperomia is easy to care for
• Drought tolerant and great for those who may forget to water regularly

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:  Moderate (30-70%) -  Humid (70-100%)

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

Lighting:     Partial Shade    

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

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: Careful not to overwater as this may cause root rot. 

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.