Watermelon Peperomia

Watermelon Peperomia Care

Peperomia argyreia

What is the plant

This small herbaceous plant belongs to the Piperaceae family. It is native to South America, where it grows as a groundcover. Watermelon Peperomia is also found in India and Southeast Asia.

Watermelon Peperomia is a little plant with a distinctive leaf color resembling a watermelon. The plant grows to a maximum height of 5 in (12 cm). Its leaves are leathery, smooth, ovoid, and fleshy. They are quite big for a small-size plant, reaching a length of 2-3 in (5-8 cm). Watermelon Peperomias have crimson stems. The flower blooms in the summer; however, flowers aren't particularly fragrant or attractive.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

22°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water for irrigation should be at room temperature. During the growing season and flowering, water is applied plentifully; the rest of the year, water is applied as needed. The most important thing is to keep the soil from drying up, which is terrible for Watermelon Peperomia.
Pruning
Pruning Watermelon Peperomia is recommended. The flower's decorative appearance is enhanced as a result of this treatment. It becomes fluffier.
Fertilizer
In the summer, apply fertilizer 1-2 times a month; it's better to reduce the concentration by half. It's not necessary to fertilize Watermelon Peperomia in winter; the plant must rest.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Watermelon Peperomia prefers eastern and western window sills. If the flower is on the south side of the apartment, it must be darkened. On the other hand, the plant will need to be artificially illuminated in the winter due to a lack of light.
Soil
Peperomia should be grown on a loose, nutrient-rich substrate. It can be created with the following ingredients: humus, garden soil, sand, and peat soil. All of the ingredients are mixed in equal amounts.
Propagation
Peperomia propagates by bush divisions during transplantation, seeds, and leaf cuttings. Propagation by seeds is considered the most time-consuming method at home. The simplest way is to divide the bush. It's carefully separated and replanted in a pot that's somewhat smaller than the one where the adult plant was.

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Temperature
The plant prefers temperatures of 71-74°F (22-24°С) in the summer and 64-68°F (18-20°С) in the winter. If the plant is on a windowsill, a foam backing is required because it is sensitive to drafts and watering with cold water.
Container
Using a low and wide pot with a drainage layer for Watermelon Peperomia is preferable.
Fun fact
Peperomia means "like pepper." If you rub its leaf, you can catch the peppery aroma.