Mar 21 • 🌿 Plant Care & Tips
Is your String of Turtles growing "spikes"? 🐢
If your Peperomia prostrata (string of turtles) looks like it’s growing tiny green tails , don't panic—your plant isn't turning into a cactus. It’s actually flowering! 🌸
While flowers are usually a cause for celebration, with String of Turtles, many growers choose to snip them off.
✂️ Why Prune the Flowers?
• Energy Boost: The plant pours a ton of energy into these "inflorescences." By trimming them, you redirect that energy back into growing those gorgeous, plump "turtle shell" leaves.
• Keep it Full: Removing flowers encourages the plant to focus on trailing and staying thick at the top.
• Less Mess: These spikes don't stay pretty forever—they eventually dry up and shed tiny bits all over your shelf.
Lil tip:I found that removing them with your nails is easier then clippers or scissors!
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Is your String of Turtles growing "spikes"? 🐢
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