Peperomia prostrata “Pepperspot”

String of Turtles

Description

1. Popular name(s): String of Turtles
2. Botanical name: Peperomia prostrata “Pepperspot”
3. Family: Piperaceae
4. Origin: The wild type is native to Brazil
5. Height: The stems can reach lengths of up to 50 centimeters.
6. USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)

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