Peperomia dolabriformis grow and care – subshrub succulent of the genus Peperomia also known as Prayer Peperomia, Peperomia dolabriformis perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant mostly for the leaves and can be for the water, grow in tropics, mediterranean, subtropical climate or indoor as houseplant and grow in hardiness zone 11+ and in the right care in hardiness zone 10b.
Prayer Pepper Care
Peperomia Dolabriformis Kunth



How to Care for the Plant

Water

Small amount of water, but keep the soil moist and do not overwater, better to use rain water or clean water

Pruning

Dead leaves and bloom stem

Fertilizer

Add fertilize at least once a year

Sunlight

Full Shade (a lot of light)

Soil

Well-drained soil, moist soil

Temperature

better more than 16C (60F) optimal temperature 18-26C (64-80F) but can survive above 5C (41F),

Container

start with container that bigger than the plant at least 30-50%, pot size 10-15L (2.6-4 gallons), need to switch the soil once in a few years by new soil, better to do in the winter, wash the soil from the roots and cut the root and prune the plant, use potting mix or peat soil with perlite and mix it with hummus and organic matter, use chopped mulch to keep the soil moist, let the bottom of the pot fill in water but dry in the same day.

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