heei, i just found your channel a few days ago. You have a really calm and relaxing voice, which is nice to listen to. Your video's are very informative and they have definitely helped me with some of my own houseplants. Keep on going!!
In my experience with this plant, it does NOT like bright indirect unless from a grow light. I have had them in both south and west facing widows only to see the turtles bleach out. This is with them further back too. I have found that since they usually grow in tropical regions and in the floor of forests and swamps, they actually enjoy their dark time. What I do to maintain them is I provide a 'fake day' of light with a grow light (I chose during the night while I sleep) in my bathroom. They get the moisture they love and the light at the crown of the plant. The turtle shells have more brilliant color and detail since I started doing this. To make more, I experimented with soils and moss and found that you do not have to submerge an end of the strand at all, they have rooted faster for me if I simply lay the strand out. This method has worked many times without fail. I do have a question though, why are they considered to be a succulent such as pearls and bananas? Is this because of holding the moisture in the leaves? Because they HATE the care routine of these plants. I actually just planted some together to get the look I desire and they seem to be growing well together, but I worry, as they grow, letting the pearls dry more may hurt the shells.
@@anthonylawson518 Honestly I just neglect mine and water like once a month and it's fine. But mine is a small plant still so that's why i don't water much
I just bought one rooted leaf here in New Zealand (as they not allowed here and very hard to get) for $50😱 It is coming in terracotta pot in good mix. I was told to put in a lidded container with spagmoss (it’s winter here) When would be good to take it out to get used to my room environment- I have bright light room. Should I then use a humidifier around it? Thanks !
OMG!!! this makes me want to break the law and send you one lol but what's the real reason is it somehow invasive maybe if it was to get into your nature? I wish lived in New Zeland head you guys also don't have snakes but the most beautiful forests. and about your leaf, hope it roots cuz $50! but wanted to tell you that put a few vines in a sushi container with moss and everyone is growing like crazy considering putting my main plant in some sort of terrarium. anyway tell me more about this plant ban and how you got your leaf lol
Legally you can grow them and trade but not commercially which is why they are expensive. Apparently it’s an invasive pest if it got out in the real world ?! Who knows
Gasp! Another Kiwi here, I was gifted a segment with 4 pairs of leaves. I have it in a prop box (spagnum). Can anyone tell me if I should be sacrificing at least a set of leaves to develop roots?
Thank you for sharing what is considered a humid environment. I live in a very humid environment so I run a dehumidifier in my house and I always worry about my plants. I avoid buying anything tropical. I have been keeping it set around 50%. Glad to hear this will be OK for my new turtle plants. I was a bit concerned. Also my turtle vine is about 3 to 4 yards from a west facing window and about another 3 yards from and east facing window. Should this be enough light? Sure note, enjoyed the calming music and low stress feel of your video.
Hi watched your video today. I just got one string of turtle plant today. Long rooted. Can you please advise which soil is good for growing (potting mix) and humidity condition will it help? Which Fertilise is good? Thanks 😊
Don't have this plant but i still watching because its looks cute.....Really want one.... glad to find your channel... Subscriber here.....Want to see you houseplants... waiting eagerly....
I’m not 100% certain but I think the light you’re giving it might be too intense. I’ve heard that the pattern can disappear from the leaves when its basically “bleached” by the sun /intense light.
Hi. I'm Brazilian and I'm using a LED lamp for I live in an apartment and I wanted to put plants in other places other than next to the window. It works. It's a Elgin lamp 6,500 K 2400 lumen. Your plants are very beautiful. Congratulations.
Helpful video, I’ve just brought a small plant of this and now have in my fern house where my other “ string ofs “ are doing well . Merry Christmas Kade from Australia 🇦🇺
Wow...you're so incredibly well-spoken and knowledgeable! Appreciate that because, so often, I come across plant guides who are too rehearsed and stiff which says to me that they may not know as much as they'd like you to think. I'm glad I found this video & your channel. I learned a ton about the plant that is #1 on my wish list right now! Do you have a place where you source your strings of things?
Thanks so much, Adrienne, that's very nice of you! I am fortunate to have a local nursery in south-central Pennsylvania that has a great selection, which is where I found these string of turtle propagations. Etsy has some good sellers if you do your research. I have never purchased from Logee's, but I hear great things and know they are very reputable. Here is a link to a 2" planter of the peperomia prostrata reasonably priced! www.logees.com/creeping-peperomia-peperomia-prostrata.html
@@PlantBoy so funny you mention them! I just found their site and they have a ton in stock! I wish shipping weren't so much but I think I'll be biting the bullet and ordering soon! Thanks for the advice!
Hello, I'm wondering if you would suggest a cacti/ succulent fertilizer for this plant? These "string of turtles" tend to be expensive and hard to find where I live. I'm trying to rescue one that I found at a supermarket for only $10 that had been over shaded and over watered. Lots of the older leaves are dying back, showing some signs of rot, but it does have some nice new growth since I let it dry out, however I'm concerned about it as I'm not very good with houseplants. Thank you in advance for the help. 🙂
i just got one from someone and overpaid for it . then i watered it from above bc it was completely dry then the delicate strings broke and it is half dead. i'm usually not bad w plants but it seems to me this one is hard - easy to overwater. i read that you should bottom water these somewhere but then i read the roots are shallow so to water from above. i moved the plant to a clay pot to dry it out faster. it's so fragile... i don't know what to do to save it.
They grow so fast. I had three, one" planters and combined them all into a 4" pot about a two months ago and it's already packed full and looks wonderful!
i bought a little cutting of turtles about a month ago it is so delicate and two leaves have fallen off because i touched it ! but i do see some new shoots coming through just have to remember not to touch it ! lol
Doing that is not necessary. It would certainly aid in helping the plant establish if it’s a humidity loving tropical plant. I would only do so indoors, as it gets warmer in the bag and can easily get too hot inside if it’s placed outside on a hot day. If it’s a more arid climate plant e.g succulents, aloe, cacti, snake plant, I would not place a bag over the propagation.
How’s your string of turtles now? I just ordered online and I dont know what to do because it is so delicate and it is just in a 2” pot. Should I repot it if the soil is too wet? should I place it in a window with bright light? When should I water it?
It’s doing very well. You can see it in the updated houseplant tour video going live tomorrow. Let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. If it’s too wet it shouldn’t be a problem unless it’s been waterlogged consistently. Give it medium to bright indirect light as stated in the video.
Plant Boy noted. Thank you so much. New subscriber here! and yes I will watch your video tomorrow. By the way how do you water it? bottom watering or spray it with water?
Bernadette Lopez usually i just water from the top. Watering from the bottom is a great choice if you have the time to wait for it to absorb the water then dump out the excess
Sounds like it might not be getting water enough, or may not have enough humidity. Try to keep it on the moist side / letting the first inch or two of soil dry out. I wouldn’t recommend letting it dry out entirely considering its tropical origin
i found top watering killed this plant. can rot the little strings. i didn't find it dying from dryness but from water. i'm confided bc this video says to keep it wet and dry out a bit but a lot of people say to completely let it dry out. this is the one plant i seem to be killing or i got a really weak one. trying again... i'm not sure whether to salvage the plant by taking cuttings. it's just so delicate it scares me! i don't like killing things.
I had mine under a grow light for quite a bit and it seemed to love it. Depends quite a bit on the light and it’s strength / use of light spectrum, though
@@PlantBoy thank you! I appreciate it! I’ve had mine under for 4 days now and seems to be good was just worried since it took me a good while to get one but yeah thank you again!
heei, i just found your channel a few days ago. You have a really calm and relaxing voice, which is nice to listen to. Your video's are very informative and they have definitely helped me with some of my own houseplants. Keep on going!!
Thanks so much, Tanisha!
That's why I enjoy watching him 😀
In my experience with this plant, it does NOT like bright indirect unless from a grow light. I have had them in both south and west facing widows only to see the turtles bleach out. This is with them further back too. I have found that since they usually grow in tropical regions and in the floor of forests and swamps, they actually enjoy their dark time. What I do to maintain them is I provide a 'fake day' of light with a grow light (I chose during the night while I sleep) in my bathroom. They get the moisture they love and the light at the crown of the plant. The turtle shells have more brilliant color and detail since I started doing this. To make more, I experimented with soils and moss and found that you do not have to submerge an end of the strand at all, they have rooted faster for me if I simply lay the strand out. This method has worked many times without fail. I do have a question though, why are they considered to be a succulent such as pearls and bananas? Is this because of holding the moisture in the leaves? Because they HATE the care routine of these plants. I actually just planted some together to get the look I desire and they seem to be growing well together, but I worry, as they grow, letting the pearls dry more may hurt the shells.
My house is at like 27% humidity and my string of turtles seemed to do just fine. So weird lol.
I just got one today...any tips? Lol
@@anthonylawson518 Honestly I just neglect mine and water like once a month and it's fine. But mine is a small plant still so that's why i don't water much
@@michellecortez2608 awesome! Thank you! It is so cute! I'm afraid im going to kill it! Lol
I just bought one rooted leaf here in New Zealand (as they not allowed here and very hard to get) for $50😱
It is coming in terracotta pot in good mix.
I was told to put in a lidded container with spagmoss (it’s winter here)
When would be good to take it out to get used to my room environment- I have bright light room.
Should I then use a humidifier around it? Thanks !
OMG!!! this makes me want to break the law and send you one lol but what's the real reason is it somehow invasive maybe if it was to get into your nature? I wish lived in New Zeland head you guys also don't have snakes but the most beautiful forests. and about your leaf, hope it roots cuz $50! but wanted to tell you that put a few vines in a sushi container with moss and everyone is growing like crazy considering putting my main plant in some sort of terrarium. anyway tell me more about this plant ban and how you got your leaf lol
Legally you can grow them and trade but not commercially which is why they are expensive.
Apparently it’s an invasive pest if it got out in the real world ?! Who knows
Gasp! Another Kiwi here, I was gifted a segment with 4 pairs of leaves. I have it in a prop box (spagnum). Can anyone tell me if I should be sacrificing at least a set of leaves to develop roots?
@@HappiCamper update. Got a-whole nursery pot full for $40 at mitre ten finally
@@Nessa___ Brilliant!!!
Just bought some from my local bull sell swap! I'm so excited!
Thank you! 🙏
So excited I just bought some 2 inch pots for $5 at Home Depot💜
wow what home depot? i just paid 20 for a small plant that was very young.. i better head to HD.
I just got 2 pots @HD in PA (Matamoras) for $5.98
I just got a 4 inch very full pot at Meijers for $10! Im so scared I'm going to kill it! Lol
Thank you for sharing what is considered a humid environment. I live in a very humid environment so I run a dehumidifier in my house and I always worry about my plants. I avoid buying anything tropical. I have been keeping it set around 50%. Glad to hear this will be OK for my new turtle plants. I was a bit concerned. Also my turtle vine is about 3 to 4 yards from a west facing window and about another 3 yards from and east facing window. Should this be enough light? Sure note, enjoyed the calming music and low stress feel of your video.
Hi watched your video today. I just got one string of turtle plant today. Long rooted. Can you please advise which soil is good for growing (potting mix) and humidity condition will it help? Which Fertilise is good? Thanks 😊
Don't have this plant but i still watching because its looks cute.....Really want one.... glad to find your channel... Subscriber here.....Want to see you houseplants... waiting eagerly....
My next video is a houseplant tour!
@@PlantBoy Dear....I also got some indoor plants and videos...If you are interested...🙏💜
My string of turtle doesn’t have the white lines . It’s just green leaf . Is there a reason why?
I’m not 100% certain but I think the light you’re giving it might be too intense. I’ve heard that the pattern can disappear from the leaves when its basically “bleached” by the sun /intense light.
Hi. I'm Brazilian and I'm using a LED lamp for I live in an apartment and I wanted to put plants in other places other than next to the window.
It works.
It's a Elgin lamp 6,500 K 2400 lumen.
Your plants are very beautiful.
Congratulations.
The grow lights dint work very well for the succulents.
I'm just using the white light
A woman in another channel that grows for a long time agreed.
Helpful video, I’ve just brought a small plant of this and now have in my fern house where my other “ string ofs “ are doing well . Merry Christmas Kade from Australia 🇦🇺
I lived your videos at 2x speed :)
Wow...you're so incredibly well-spoken and knowledgeable! Appreciate that because, so often, I come across plant guides who are too rehearsed and stiff which says to me that they may not know as much as they'd like you to think. I'm glad I found this video & your channel. I learned a ton about the plant that is #1 on my wish list right now! Do you have a place where you source your strings of things?
Thanks so much, Adrienne, that's very nice of you! I am fortunate to have a local nursery in south-central Pennsylvania that has a great selection, which is where I found these string of turtle propagations. Etsy has some good sellers if you do your research.
I have never purchased from Logee's, but I hear great things and know they are very reputable. Here is a link to a 2" planter of the peperomia prostrata reasonably priced!
www.logees.com/creeping-peperomia-peperomia-prostrata.html
@@PlantBoy so funny you mention them! I just found their site and they have a ton in stock! I wish shipping weren't so much but I think I'll be biting the bullet and ordering soon! Thanks for the advice!
Hi. My string of turtles is in “ flower” ugly. 🥴. What happens to these “ things” ..do they fall off or do new turtles grow eventually ?? Thanks.
Hello, I'm wondering if you would suggest a cacti/ succulent fertilizer for this plant? These "string of turtles" tend to be expensive and hard to find where I live. I'm trying to rescue one that I found at a supermarket for only $10 that had been over shaded and over watered. Lots of the older leaves are dying back, showing some signs of rot, but it does have some nice new growth since I let it dry out, however I'm concerned about it as I'm not very good with houseplants. Thank you in advance for the help. 🙂
i just got one from someone and overpaid for it . then i watered it from above bc it was completely dry then the delicate strings broke and it is half dead. i'm usually not bad w plants but it seems to me this one is hard - easy to overwater. i read that you should bottom water these somewhere but then i read the roots are shallow so to water from above. i moved the plant to a clay pot to dry it out faster. it's so fragile... i don't know what to do to save it.
try top watering and leave it by a window with the smallest crack. it needs air circulation bc the leaves will rot if water it sitting on them
a west facing window in a bathroom would be great for the humidity, temp and light
NY/PA/JERSEY area HD just got them in for $5.98
“ String of turle family” i love it 😍
I am new to owning a string of turtles, I have noticed that the new leaves are curling. Do you know why that might be?
Great video. Thanks for sharing! I just got some cuttings of this one. I can't wait for them to get big😊
They grow so fast. I had three, one" planters and combined them all into a 4" pot about a two months ago and it's already packed full and looks wonderful!
Such a great video.. thanks again! 😊
Can a leaf by itself root?
i bought a little cutting of turtles about a month ago it is so delicate and two leaves have fallen off because i touched it ! but i do see some new shoots coming through just have to remember not to touch it ! lol
Hey just found your ch and I subbed the moment heard you intro music! LOVE piano and LOVE plants! pretty sure that makes us friends!
Plant Hoarding Adventures Thanks for the kind words 😃
On my wish list
when you propagate these via soil, do you place some ziplock over it for humidity for rooting or just leave it as is and wait?
Doing that is not necessary. It would certainly aid in helping the plant establish if it’s a humidity loving tropical plant. I would only do so indoors, as it gets warmer in the bag and can easily get too hot inside if it’s placed outside on a hot day. If it’s a more arid climate plant e.g succulents, aloe, cacti, snake plant, I would not place a bag over the propagation.
@@PlantBoy thanks! that really helped, i would just place it near a north/south facing window and mist and let it do its thing
Hi just subbed , could you tell me why the ends of my vines on this that the leaves are smaller than near the soil , they get good light
If they are getting enough light, it could be because they are immature? Give them some time and they should fill out
Plant Boy thank you , just watched another two of yours , remember to smile just a little , it suits you x
How’s your string of turtles now? I just ordered online and I dont know what to do because it is so delicate and it is just in a 2” pot. Should I repot it if the soil is too wet? should I place it in a window with bright light? When should I water it?
It’s doing very well. You can see it in the updated houseplant tour video going live tomorrow. Let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. If it’s too wet it shouldn’t be a problem unless it’s been waterlogged consistently. Give it medium to bright indirect light as stated in the video.
Plant Boy noted. Thank you so much. New subscriber here! and yes I will watch your video tomorrow. By the way how do you water it? bottom watering or spray it with water?
Bernadette Lopez usually i just water from the top. Watering from the bottom is a great choice if you have the time to wait for it to absorb the water then dump out the excess
My vines have been dying from the tips inward. Tips?
Sounds like it might not be getting water enough, or may not have enough humidity. Try to keep it on the moist side / letting the first inch or two of soil dry out. I wouldn’t recommend letting it dry out entirely considering its tropical origin
@@PlantBoy thanks a ton
i found top watering killed this plant. can rot the little strings. i didn't find it dying from dryness but from water. i'm confided bc this video says to keep it wet and dry out a bit but a lot of people say to completely let it dry out. this is the one plant i seem to be killing or i got a really weak one. trying again... i'm not sure whether to salvage the plant by taking cuttings. it's just so delicate it scares me! i don't like killing things.
What do you think of keeping under a grow light?
I had mine under a grow light for quite a bit and it seemed to love it. Depends quite a bit on the light and it’s strength / use of light spectrum, though
@@PlantBoy thank you! I appreciate it! I’ve had mine under for 4 days now and seems to be good was just worried since it took me a good while to get one but yeah thank you again!
Ps, I love how you’ve grown a green philodendron , .great video , no acting cute like many of the young ladies on plant channels ,well done ,x
christine beames I agree! Getting sick of the caked on makeup and loooong intros. Their videos seem more about themselves than the plants😅
i like summer rayne oaks . she is a scientist and knows the latin names and where they are from and she is into preserving habitat .