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As the Latin name suggests, in its native Brazil this tiny Peperomia grows by creeping around on the ground and along tree bark. That said, it grows brilliantly as a trailing pot plant, and is so diminutive that it\\u2019s perfect for keeping \\u2018on the ledge\\u2019. It\\u2019s a member of the pepper family, so you may seen this sold as \\u2018trailing pepper plant\\u2019.

If you squint you might mistake it for string of hearts, and the stems are equally as wiry, but the leaves are fleshier and rounder - some compare the shape and variegation to a turtle\\u2019s back!

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