Vining Peperomia

Vining Peperomia Care

Peperomia Dahlstedtii

What is the plant

Peperomia dahlstedtii is a beautiful peperomia species from Central and South America. The small oval leaves are dark green with golden veins and have a thick succulent texture. This species has a creeping growth habit, with thick stems and will cover a pot and hang over the edge. The red stems add a glowing contrast. Give this plant lots of light and allow it to get dry between watering. This plant is sometimes listed as P. quadrangularis.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 13

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The succulent leaves of peperomia plants indicate that the plants don't need frequent watering to maintain vigor. Allow the surface of the soil to dry out between waterings. Keeping the peperomia on the dry side is better than saturating it, which leads to root rot and fungus gnat problems.
Fertilizer
When it comes to fertilizing, less is more for the peperomia. Discolored or dropping leaves are usually a result of inadequate light or excessive watering, not poor nutrition. As a slow-growing epiphyte, the peperomia can go its entire life without supplemental fertilizer, getting what it needs from its planting media.
Sunlight
Peperomia plants need a medium to bright light to maintain their vibrant foliage colors. Morning light and filtered light is fine, as well as 12 to 16 hours of artificial light. Insufficient light will result in fewer leaves, leaf drop, and drab coloration.

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Soil
Many peperomia species grow as epiphytes in the wild. This is similar to the way many orchids grow: think of a plant nestled in the nook of a tree, sending its roots into some slightly decaying bark. Choose soil that mimics these conditions—chunky, loose, and acidic. An orchid potting medium works well. Regular potting soil is fine too; you can always lighten it with a handful of peat moss or vermiculite.
Temperature
Peperomia plants are hardy only down to USDA Growing Zone 10, which means they cannot be exposed to temperatures less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit. As tropical plants, peperomias like it warm and steamy, especially in the summer months when growth is most active.
Popularity
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