String of Turtles
String of turtles is a tiny, slow-growing trailer whose round leaves are marked like a turtle's shell. It's a semi-succulent peperomia, so the fleshy leaves hold water and the usual houseplant instinct to keep things moist will rot it.
Let the pot dry down well before watering, give it bright indirect light to keep the pattern sharp, and be patient — it grows slowly and looks best as a full, dense mat rather than a few long strands. Trim and lay the cuttings back on the soil to thicken it up.
Bright indirect light keeps the leaf patterning crisp; direct sun scorches the tiny leaves.
Water at the base; the fleshy leaves store moisture, so err dry
Tolerant — forgives a missed watering and prefers to dry out.
Non-toxic and pet-safe.
Let the top half of the pot dry, then water
Feed with a dilute balanced fertiliser
Pinch and lay cuttings back on the soil to thicken the mat
Watch for shrivelled leaves (too dry) or mushy stems (too wet)