Peperomia Prostrata aka String of Turtles Care Tips | 7 tips you should know

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Did I miss out any other care tips? Let me know what other tips you have come across in the comments below!

[@nicolebrown6382]

Don't put it in a high traffic area where it will be bumped! :)

[@angelovesfood]

Can we use neem oil on it as preventative measure for pests?

[@aniliname]

@@angelovesfood I think the leaves might be too delicate for neem oil. It can burn some more delicate plants.

[@felipebrock9043]

You all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@valentinojordy2185]

@Felipe Brock instablaster ;)

[@Middlenamejane]

FYI for anyone clicking in, I followed this videos advice and in two months my SOT has come back to life

[@MyFellowFoliage]

That makes me so happy to hear! Well done on bringing it back!! 🎉

[@Middlenamejane]

@@MyFellowFoliage thank you so much! I just ordered a second one to reward myself for getting its care understood 💚💚

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

So happy to hear this lol. Boy it's a picky picky plant lol.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

I wish I would have found this before loosing half my succulent 😌 So helpful and exactly what I figured out. It's been coming back slowly but I think it needs more humidity like you suggested. Thanks again! Can't wait to see what happens

[@infinitum9965]

So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it? And for how many days in between each watering?

[@SecretNinjaUnicorn10]

I really lucked up the other day, and found 4 - 4inch pots of SOT for $4.99 each at a grocery store- Winn Dixie here in North Fl!

[@keithkogane1836]

I just bought my SOT from Winn-Dixie for the same price yesterday here in Central Alabama!! It was a very lucky and appreciated find!!

[@bluebirdtravelco]

It’s always good to see someone giving advice when they actually have a big healthy plant. And that one that they just picked up from the nursery. Thank you so much for the tips! I am trying to revive my sick little string of turtles. Wish me luck!

[@babyrocker5]

I’m so glad I found you! I just purchased my first SOT and I’m excited to see how long I can keep her alive 😂

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Aww thanks honey! Hope the tips help you out! 💚

[@00buttons00]

In New Zealand String of Turtles is very hard to find. Finally found two little plants. Thank you for the advice on how to care for it.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Congrats on finding them! Hope they do well in your care and hope the tips help!

[@AnnexCrazy]

I live in Southern California and I’ve been looking for these for two entire years! Had never seen them at any nurseries and each time I would find them online it would be around $25 to get a small 2-inch plant shipped to me which I couldn’t justify. I finally found one at a local nursery yesterday!! $12 for a 3-inch. I’m so excited to finally have one.

[@AnnexCrazy]

Update: finally found them at a nursery !! 😭 3-inch pot for $12!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi! That's so awesome! Glad to hear you found them. Hope they're doing well for you!

[@geslinam9703]

A little local owned, awesome plant shop opened near me this year, got a nice 4” pot for around $17. It’s now trailed down about 4 or 5 inches. Now I’m seeing them everywhere, even my grocery store has some….but they all look a little sad and overwatered.

[@Clearpathguidancetarot]

Mine isn’t doing much. It’s alive but not growing. I will try these tips. Yours are so lush and long

[@carmaela2689]

I don't know why but recently I have become so fascinated by these. Although I have seen them at the nursery many times and I have always liked peperomias, I am just obsessed with these!

[@rhondatol9946]

It's almost impossible to find where I am. I finally got my hands on a teeny propped baby and am looking forward to watching it grow!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Congratulations on getting on! Hope it grows quickly for you!!

[@Fiedelewie]

@Dexy Nash same. After looking almost daily I found a site that sells them. The plant will arrive tomorrow, I am hoping everything goes well.

[@lucy-tb1yd]

i was so lucky to find a small bit really lush plant for only $10 i was shocked when i got home and realised it was a string of turtles

[@itsbotanybxtch3700]

Your turtles are so beautiful! This video was helpful, mine isn't doing too great at the moment. Such a balancing act with watering this guy.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you so much! It really is such a balancing act with watering ... I highly recommend putting it in a breezy location. It really helps solve the watering conundrum - for me at least it did!

[@you_r_my-world2288]

Your turtles so beautiful ☺️

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you lovely! 🌱

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Loved this video. I've had kind of a love hate relationship with this one for a while. It's pretty tricky for me but I'm getting it to grow a lot better than I did. This helps for sure. Thanks for sharing it with us! Yours looks amazing😍

[@infinitum9965]

So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it? And for how many days in between each watering?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hope it does better with these tips! Thanks for watching Stacey :)

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Pour water until it comes out from the bottom :) misting it isn't enough in my opinion. Days in between watering depends on four environment and how much light it's getting so it's better to monitor your plant for signs of dehydration to determine watering frequency @infinitum

[@darlenerogers6580]

Go to Gabrielle's plants

[@margaretneilson3301]

Great informative video , Thankyou. I’m in NSW .. I brought a very small plant of this for $20 sight unseen. It’s proved to be a very fragile plant and I now have it on my back porch plant shelves , facing west with a grey coloured shade cloth over the opening part of the porch. I just leave it alone and check on it every other day. It obviously is not a fan of too much water and you’ve explained why. I did pay way too much but on looking elsewhere they appear to be expensive anyway. Your video has given me some insight to its care. I was treating it like my other string of plants but noooo , I’ll look up your other videos and I’ve liked and subscribed .

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it and keeps me going when I know it helps others too. It sounds like where you have it now is a great spot and hope it thrives in that location! Although, it's getting cooler now in NSW so keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get too cold!

[@javiervm332]

Nice plant. Thanks for sharing

[@succulentideastv]

Very lovely plant. Thanks for the tips. Most people got difficulty in growing this plant especially here in Australia.

[@missy4cdts]

I have been looking for that plant a long time so pretty

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hope you find one soon! 💚

[@laurahtje]

We just bought one today and everyone was telling us how they had one and it died so I was worried. Thanks for this video. We do have a humidifier in the room so hopefully that will help. We have the wrong kind of pit though so we have to change that. Because it was a tropical plant I was going to mist it, but you didn’t mention that at all. So we won’t do that.

[@glenniah]

Thank you this was extremely helpful. I had the string of pearls once and they died so I'm hoping my string of turtles will be more successful

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you foe your feedback! Hope the tips help with your string of turtles! Good luck 💗

[@gailkolak1960]

Thank you I just purchased a string of turtles ,and your video was very helpful 🪴😀

[@ajimolsworld7017]

Hi dear friend I turned to a huge fan of yours. I will definitely watching ur new videos. Very helpful

[@JamesEndo1]

Very helpful video. Struggle with growing these guys and you've given me some new ideas. I'm currently in the cut and replant phase.

[@DianaSaur28]

Thank you so much for the info i recently got a string of turtles and don't want to kill it!

[@MominTX]

Unfortunately not very common over here, finally came across it for the first time in person today after a year in of my plant journey. $19 for a 2in pot.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Oh may I ask where you are? They are becoming more available and I hope you find more reasonable priced ones in your area soon!

[@crystalr1918]

Etsy $20 4 inch pot 😫

[@succulentsjourney3147]

Thank you! That’s exactly what I needed 💚

[@embervanguard1308]

So happy to find your channel! Your vibes are great!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Aww thank you so much Ember! I really appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching! 💚

[@mollyide4151]

Succulents don't tend to like fertilizers because they grow in areas where the soil is not super high in nutrients so they really don't need the extra nutrients in their soil.

[@loveyvo]

I've experienced the same with the fertilizer and succulents

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Yvonne, I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one!

[@corgi00butt78]

I have never see String of Turtles at IKEA... I wish I could find it there. I had to order mine on Esty.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I guess it depends on where you are. Our IKEA in Australia carries quite a wide selection of plants these days!

[@jenmarie2030]

I got mine on Etsy too. So expensive in the US. ThePlantFarm in Spokane, wa had a 2 in pot for 7ish dollars on etsy.

[@EVTD79]

Beautiful beautiful string of turtles 🐢 . I was hoping you would also talk about propagation.

[@NerdyKathi]

Rachel's Indoor Garden led me to your channel and I'm very glad she did, as I love finding other Australians. Your turtles are amazing. I killed my first, but the 2nd is thriving, surprisingly. I will definitely use some of your tips. The only thing I will add is that my Turtles love Seasol. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there! Welcome! Thanks so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it 😊 I've also killed my first 🤫 it's all a learning experience! I've thought of trying diluted fertilisers but I'm just so scared of ruining it that I'd rather be safe 😅

[@ancyg15]

It's a job watching you Grace. A lovely video❤️

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you so much, hope it was helpful 🪴

[@michellereed479]

Your sot is stunning!! I repotted mine into a glazed pot and the water didn't drain well and it's got some root rot, I'm trying to save it so I'm going to repot it into a Terracotta pot today. Wish me luck.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you Michelle! Good luck and hope your SOT bounces back!!

[@HappiCamper]

I have a 2 inch trail of tiny turtles propogating in spagnum, a gift from a new plant friend ❤ I've learned the hard way about overwatering (SOP 😶). Recently I heard that you should "water the plant, not the pot", meaning if you have a little plant in a bigger pot - give enough water for the plant; there's no need to saturate the pot. Watering from the top makes sense too as I imagine it's fairly shallow rooted? Peperomia prostrata. That's fun to say! My new friend also gave me lots of Peperomia leaf cuttings; fingers crossed the prop box keeps them happy over a chilly NZ winter 😊

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Michelle! Totally, I agree with your tips. With these guys they don't mind getting wet as long as they don't stay wet for a prolonged period of time. Air flow is key! And you're right, I don't saturate the soil of this plant at all! Hope they're doing okay in the cooler temps over in NZ!

[@kellyboyle8350]

Awesome video. Mine has lots of the flower stems atm.....should i be cutting them off to promote growth in the leaves 🍃 summer has just started here in NZ so I want to make the most of this time for more leaf growth.

[@gl4278]

Great video. My Turtles are dying so this video helps. Thank You! You dont sound like youre from Australia!

[@meganpahl3612]

I cannot thank you enough for your video! I just binge watched sooo many to find out why my turtle shells were bleaching! I was giving them too much light! I do have a question though, do you need to provide its light source to the crown to prevent balding like other string varieties? I need to find a new place for mine. She looks exactly like yours but I am scared to make it bald since I cannot hang it anywhere else. Can you offer advice on this?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Megan, glad to hear you found it helpful! Yes definitely give it light at the crown to help prevent balding :)

[@Vihu01]

just got a string of turtles for $6 at home depot !! i’m so hyped to watch it grow

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Woo! Congrats and hope they grow for you in no time!

[@Middlenamejane]

The most impressive thing is you waving this plant around. All other videos on it treat it delicately so it doesn't lose leaves. Maybe yours doesn't shed as much?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

😂 Your comment cracked me up, love it Rebecca! Mine does shed a leaf or two whenever I pick it up and hold it but once that happens it's pretty stable even if I wave it around lol 😅

[@Middlenamejane]

@@MyFellowFoliage oh thank goodness 😌 mine does the same lol

[@gtech797]

Beautiful 😎

[@vanessamcgrew4486]

I use aquarium fertilizer and mix a few drops in the water when I’m watering it xD I started to love plants when growing aquatic plants in my aquariums, and I found the fertilizer I use works well with my succulents too 😅☺️

[@rayne8029]

can you grow them in water permanently?

[@beccastock7555]

I have recently discovered that a good number of my plants have thrips 😞. This pest is new to me and I spent a good deal of my evening washing leaves and treating all of my plants with insecticidal soap. The only plant I have not treated is my string of turtles which is especially sentimental to me. I can not see any thrips on it but feel like I should treat it just to be safe. I am afraid to put any product on it. Has anyone successfully treated a string of turtles? Any recommendations on safe products that will keep my plant happy and healthy?

[@lalithdulam5009]

Super

[@chokethewoke746]

Wow that is a massive string, it looks amazing..... Mine is only small :-/

[@aliciakow6600]

May I know why the new leaves are getting smaller and smaller as it grows? How to get big fat leaves again? Any advice are appreciated.

[@vomit.goblin]

beautiful video thank u :]

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glenwilliams735]

Thanks

[@MyFellowFoliage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@MrWolfheart111]

Thank You, :)

[@Larstrollheim97]

I had one that was almost completely dead- I found a few leaves that were still alive and I managed to get it alive again but it’s only managed to develop two vines. It grows very slowly and I find it hard to envision it growing to a big plant again, sigh.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Be patient and maybe put it in a humidity jar, it will really help it grow faster! Good luck!

[@lilyavery8230]

Hi Grace...would you say this plant would or would not prefer sun from the top like the string of pearls? or general indirect sunlight...great video! Thanks.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Lily, in my experience they prefer bright, diffused light on top of the pot like the string of pearls :)

[@lilyavery8230]

@@MyFellowFoliage thank you 😊

[@kathrynnoonan8457]

Need tips for repotting a string of turtles with 2 foot lengths. Some strands are turning yellow so I assume it needs a repot and freshen up but I can’t find a good how too for a longer plant. Any tips?

[@Hullo0]

Wasn't this one of your partner's favourite plants?! You've got great taste!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

He's got great taste too! 😆

[@mothballjim]

Great video. Look at the video I just uploaded and let me know how you think it will get on. I’ve literally just pushed it into the soil lol

[@Anonymous-bv7rg]

In Kentucky, it’s still very hard to find. Payed $17 for a 2.5 inch pot at a gift shop in DC. (The United States Botanical Gardens)

[@Anonymous-bv7rg]

It was trailing though. Not by much, but past the pot. Also got very gated SOH.

[@sarahcaldwell3576]

Mine has turned crispy brown. What did I do wrong? I bought it in 6" hanging basket. It does have a few green strands left. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.

[@mohmmadkabirbilal7351]

Love from India, it is hard to find here in local

[@beethegirl9172]

I just came from another you tube video that seems to contradict everything in this one🥺 following her advice, I placed my teeny tiny 2 inch pot of turtles ( which has not been doing great) into a plastic box with holes and spag moss... like an empty strawberry container from the grocery store. I don't think it's having issues with root rot but there's definitely no improvement. Mine just does not seem to want to grow.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

There are lots of different advice floating around out there. I only share what has personally worked for me and I swear by the results 🙂

[@beethegirl9172]

@@MyFellowFoliage I appreciate you sharing 🤗

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hopefully they help you! 💗

[@kayden8093]

I have a question about the specifics of top watering this plant. should I always be moving the plant out of the way like I have been? or am I fine to just kinda pour water on top. I'd just keep doing what I'm doing but the vines seem very fragile and im always scared of pulling off a leaf or a vine by accident even though I'm being gentle. just got one of these from my friend cause she had to get rid of a few plants that she couldn't keep caring for

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I just pour water on top of it to be honest :)

[@carabarajas]

This may be a dumb question. But if the leaves fall off, should I clip off the vine without the leaves? Or will it grow more

[@MyFellowFoliage]

That's a fair question! Leaves won't regrow along the bare vines but you can hide it behind fuller vines if you don't like the look of it. I left the bare vines and it continues to grow longer and fill out lower down :) Hope that helps

[@k.rum2850]

Hi there , when you water from the top, how much water do you use? Do you water it till it comes out the drainage holes??

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there honestly I don't water until it comes out of the drainage holes. Just around the top in one swift motion. They don't need the soil to be saturated imo

[@lalithdulam5009]

More videos. Due to string of heart. Soil mix with. Lettring screen

[@kevenstapleton1049]

Thanks for the advice! I have a question, I have to be very careful when I move it to water it, I lose alot of leaves if I move it or even touch some of the vines. Is it because I don't water it enough? Thank you!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Yes I feel like if it's under watered and if it's too cold, it gets a little fragile and loses lots of leaves when touched

[@VinylUnboxings]

Is it a half-bath or a full bath? I wonder if it likes the steam from showers

[@MyFellowFoliage]

My bathroom only has a shower, no bath tubs :)

[@kellypearsall4540]

How can I make mine thicker in the middle?

[@infinitum9965]

So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Pour water until it comes out from the bottom :) misting it isn't enough in my opinion. Days in between watering depends on four environment and how much light it's getting so it's better to monitor your plant for signs of dehydration to determine watering frequency

[@oystein18]

Mine got light green leaves and darker blue green leaves. Also lots of flowers. Looks like a mess compared to your plant. I guess it will look kinda good, if it grows long vines that's trailing down.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Mine looked like a hot mess while it was filling out too! Don't worry, it gets nice and full after awhile (but also very fragile)

[@oystein18]

@@MyFellowFoliage Ok nice to know :) I removed around 20 flowers, so I hope to get some more leaf growth now.

[@Ninjasnail1926]

Im right on the line for central and southern Florida. We have a hand full of days a month in winter that is actually cold (or cold to me and my tropical plants lol) i bring my tropical plants inside on those days. Would this plants do well outside here where i am? Im in 9b and 10a zone.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I would definitely bring it in when it's cold but sounds like it would love the tropical conditions the other times of the year!

[@ronnie-lynn]

I over watered mine. It was looking so beautiful and now I don’t know what to do 😞

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I'm so sorry to hear that.... if there are any healthy bits left, propagate it immediately!

[@Middlenamejane]

Ok for real though, how do you personally *know* when it needs water? This one and string of pears tell me nothing. They're so delicate and dense, rooting around in the leaves feels wrong. I hate doing it 😬😬😬 have you or anyone here used the meter sticks? Are they worth it? Also could you please tell me if your bleached leaves darkened back up once it was in the right spot?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Ok personally, I can tell they need a water by checking the tips. When they get dry or look like they're drying out, I give it a drink. But I don't let it get to that stage by giving it a small amount every week or so. And because it's getting some air circulation it really doesn't matter if it's a little bit more than what they need because it'll evaporate easily since it's a small amount. If you tend to completely saturate the plant and the soil, I'd say the best way to tell is when the top leaves get squishy and not firm like a button anymore.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Once the leaves fade I don't think they darken back up. The new leaves will be dark though :)

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I've also used meter sticks and sustees but I prefer just checking on the plant and looking for signs of dehydration (as mentioned above). Just that the sticks take the guess work out of it!

[@Middlenamejane]

@@MyFellowFoliage Thank you so much! Your channel has told me two things I couldn't find anywhere else. I was literally talking to a friend about the leafs getting pale the other day while giving her some propagated pieces. .I figured they just grew out of the definition. I came here to find a video for her and instead learned some important new tricks.

[@Middlenamejane]

@@MyFellowFoliage The airy location makes so much sense to me. I'm realizing now that mine hates being in a cover pot💡💡. I'd bet one with airflow would suit it much better

[@p.sleigher6352]

Is that a catch pot? Does that pot have drainage holes?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there! This one has draining holes and isn't a cache pot :)

[@yadikay]

A what stick? Did anyone catch the name 4:35

[@maddylovesbooks]

In New Zealand tiny cuttings are going for $60 😭

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Wow! That's too pricey... hope they become more available and prices come down!

[@margaretneilson3301]

Wow a thumbs down for that price, I paid $20 in nsw for a very poor specimen, I have it hanging on a rail in the man cave and I don’t touch it apart from an odd spray of water. Too delicate . I’m determined to keep it going .

[@carabarajas]

If I shook mine around like that all the leaves would fall offff 😭

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Truth be told, I should be more delicate with mine!

[@JadesenGeek]

I spent 2 years looking for this plant across several states and I paid $15 for the most pathetic unrooted cutting

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

They require high humidity and light

[@dianafernandez8033]

I’m in the United States and they’re hard to find

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I see, hope you manage to find them soon though!

[@KillerKoalaBears]

They should be available now!!! I saw some posts from the US about 2 weeks ago, people were saying that big box stores have them! And I’m Canadian and we JUST got them at our Walmart yesterday!

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Rare? No. Hard to find the non variegated varieties? Yes. Has been for the longest.

[@raniaahmed8275]

Hi from Qatar, is there any way I send you money and you send me this plant by air with any friend coming to qatar we dont have it here

[@SecretNinjaUnicorn10]

Can’t you just order it in? Go to a plant site and do that?

[@raniaahmed8275]

@@SecretNinjaUnicorn10 accually I finally got one 🥰 hop it will grow big

[@physics3005]

you looks like jacky chan