Peperomia

Light:

Medium-bright, indirect light. Some can tolerate lower light in the interior of a well-lit room.

Water Requirement:

Peperomia with waxy leaves like to have the soil dry out between watering; ones with softer, thinner leaves need to be watered more often. A moisture meter can help determine when it’s time to water your plants!

Fertilizer:

Use a balanced houseplant Fertilizer in the Spring and Summer. 3 times a year is optimal.

Growth Habit:

When it comes to heigh, most of these species are usually small and slow to grow. The vast majority of Peperomia will not grow higher than 12”.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

These easy-going, low-care houseplants are great for beginners and there are so many varieties that they can be addictive for collectors as well. Many peperomia may look and behave like succulents, but they are not and require a bit more water and higher humidity than your average succulent. They are non-toxic to pets and children.

Pro Tips:

• When repotting Peperomia, use a soil that has good drainage to discourage water-logged soil.

• Re-pot to the next size container when the roots of the plant have filled the existing pot. Planting a peperomia in a pot that is too large prevents soil from drying out quickly and causes root rot.

• Peperomia do flower, but the blooms are small. Feel free to cut them off to encourage more foliage development

• These plants can get mealy bugs. Treat as soon as they appear with weekly sprays of an alcohol/water solution or horticultural oil and regular cleaning of the plant.