Bright indirect shelf or hanging position
String of Turtles
Light requirement
Ideal near a south or west-facing window — bright room, out of direct rays.
Tiny round leaves patterned exactly like a turtle's shell trail on thread-thin stems. Slow-growing and compact — stays neat for years. Pet safe and far easier to keep happy than its appearance suggests.
Plant profile
Light
Bright indirect
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Moderate
Growth habit
Trailing
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Non-toxic
Care level
Moderate
Water when the top half of the soil is dry. It stores moisture in its patterned leaves and is prone to rot if kept too wet.
Trailing, compact — fits shelves or hanging pots.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs — still best to discourage chewing.
Reliable in most indoor environments with regular watering.