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Peperomia prostrata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 4"-14"

planting zones

10a-12

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Peperomia prostrata plant details

Peperomia prostrata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia prostrata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: piperaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 IN - 14 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia prostrata

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Peperomia prostrata, aptly named the String of Turtles, is a unique, trailing succulent plant with long hanging branches of round, patterned leaves reminiscent of turtle shells. Makes an exceptional hanging basket addition!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Peperomia prostrata quite possibly my favorite miniature plant. This small Peperomia produces thick fleshy leaves that are ground and have small white veins and dark markings. The plant grows by sending out small vine like stems that attach to any moist growing area or can hang over out of pots. Most leaves are under a quarter of and inch wide. It makes for a great terrarium plant or as a ground cover for other tropical plants. It can climb if in humid conditions and often shingles up as it grows. Foliage: Dark green and dark markings Flowers: Small spadix like structures Height: 1 inch tall trailing or climbing

By: Brian's Botanicals

Prostrate Peperomia, a spreading plant with tiny 1/4 inch fleshy bright green leaves with definite light green veins. The creeping stems produce spike like flowers stalks. This is a great terrarium plant