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Holly Reaney

How to propagate a string of turtles - easily double your houseplant collection for free

Peperomia prostrata aka "string of turtles" on a white background. Dainty patterned leaves peperomia trailing houseplant in a modern apartment .

String of turtles are so easy to propagate. Simply snip a stem and place it in water for a few weeks. 

One of the most eye-catching houseplant ideas, string of turtles make a beautiful addition to any room of the home. 'Personally, the Peperomia Prostrata is one of my favourites to propagate and share with friends, as they root super fast in water and when given a prune, the mother plant becomes a little fuller and bushy,' says Sonia Kainth from House of Kojo.

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