Watermelon Peperomia is small tropical epiphyte succulents with rounded, fleshy foliage that has silver watermelon-stripe like variegation and is commonly used as a houseplant. Grows best with good indirect sun and consistently moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water every 7-10 days |
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Growth Habit: |
Spreading |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
Peat- Well Draining |
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Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Let top soil dry to the touch between watering, and water less in winter. Fertilize 1-2 times a month in spring.
COMPANION PLANTS: Laceleaf, Peace Lily, Amaryllis
IMAGES: Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Peperomia argyreia, (2) © William Crochot / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0, Peperomia Argyreia (Pépéromia d'argent) - 71, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Peperomia argyreia 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Peperomia argyreia kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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