Pincushion Peperomia

Pincushion Peperomia Care

Peperomia ferreyrae

What is the plant

Peperomia ferreyrae is a small plant, which size makes the plant ideal for garden gardens, conservatories, and greenhouses, as well as a houseplant for window sills and even for desks.

Peperomia ferreyrae, the common name is Pincushion Peperomia, belongs to the family Piperaceae and is native to Peru and the rainforests of South America. It is a small perennial epiphytic semi-succulent plant with bare calcareous-green leaves in the form of a parrot and small yellow flowers.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

18°C - 24°C

hardiness zone

9b - 11b

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering is the only difficult task because the plant requires the soil to remain slightly moist but is sensitive to waterlogging. To avoid excessive watering, allow the top layer of soil to dry completely, then water thoroughly. In winter, water it moderately.
Pruning
The plant does not require pruning.
Fertilizer
Feed the plant with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 14 days during spring. Later on, reduce fertilization to once a month and stop it completely by the end of summer.

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Sunlight
The plant needs bright diffused light, so east and west exposures are the best. The plant needs bright light but does not tolerate too much direct sunlight or full sun. The perfect place for the Peperomia ferreyrae will be where it receives indirect bright light during the day or grows under artificial lighting.
Soil
Pincushion Peperomia grows best in well-ventilated soil based on peat with excellent drainage. Use the mixture made from two parts peat and one part of perlite or sand.
Propagation
Stems and leaf cuttings best propagate the species of Pincushion Peperomia.

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Temperature
The comfortable temperature range for this species of the pepper family is 65-75 °F (18-24 °C). P. Ferreyra cannot tolerate temperatures below 50 °F (10 °C).
Container
Take a small pot with large drainage holes because the plant has a shallow root system.
Fun fact
This attractive succulent with long, bean-like green leaves is commonly known as an air purifier.