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Peperomia prostrata
PeperomiaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Turtle Vine Peperomia
Fine trailing stems carry tiny round leaves patterned with pale net-like markings resembling turtle shells.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Tiny succulent-like leaves and fine roots make the plant less tolerant of both prolonged saturation and severe repeated drought.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Allow partial drying but do not repeatedly leave the fine root system bone-dry for long periods.
Fine but very airy, fast-draining mix.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
Best allowed to trail rather than forced to climb.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
