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title: "I just got this beautiful string of turtles from my local nursery. I…"
description: "I just got this beautiful string of turtles from my local nursery. I need any and ALL advice on this as I’ve been avoiding getting one for a while because I’m…"
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# I just got this beautiful string of turtles from my local nursery. I…

_Posted by Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼 on 2026-05-15_

I just got this beautiful string of turtles from my local nursery.  
I need any and ALL advice on this as I’ve been avoiding getting one for a while because I’m nervous I’ll kill this one 🥲 but I am excited to TRY!

I have north and south facing windows. Self watering? Any advice is welcome please 🤗

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## 5 comments

### ObsessedLeafLover🌿✨ commented on 2026-05-15

I wish I could give you advice, but I just got one as well a week ago. I’m dreading that I’m going to kill it, so I would love any tips as well! :)

#### Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼 replied on 2026-05-16

Fingers crossed for us! 😅🤞

### Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼 commented on 2026-05-16

I put her up here for now. In my bedroom. By my south facing window.

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### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-16

they loove humidity! that's how you keep the turtles growing plump. i don't recommend self watering planters, as they're still semi-succulents, but they don't need to be 100% dry every time you water. i'd say more like 75% of the soil should be dry

#### Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼 replied on 2026-05-16

Thank you! That’s helpful info!  
When I looked it up, it says to keep light on the top of the turtles so I moved her to my living room with a grow light above her and I’m going to hope she thrives. 🥰

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