Pixie peperomia

Pixie peperomia Care

Peperomia orbata

What is the plant

A small semi-succulent tropical plant with teardrop shape leaves that doesn’t require much care. This black pepper’s cousin does well indoors and exudes beauty with its simplicity.

A cultivar of teardrop peperomia, it is native to central and south America and a member of the pepper family Piperaceae, making it a relative to black pepper plants.

It is known for its succulent, slightly furry, grayish-green leaves that resemble delicate teardrops. When properly cared for, it displays a faint white stripe going down its leaves. It produces pale-green and white flowers in spike formation in the late summer months.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
To water Pixie Peperomia properly, wait until the top layer of soil is dry before watering thoroughly. Don’t overwater to avoid root rot and reduce water significantly during summer, keeping it to once a week. It is advised to set the plant on a pebble tray with a bit of water to ensure the right levels of humidity.
Pruning
Usually doesn’t require any pruning, as it only grows to be about 4-6 inches (10-15cm) high.
Fertilizer
This plant should not be fertilized during autumn or winter. At the beginning of spring, use a balanced houseplant fertilizer and fertilize every two weeks, doing so during the growing season as well. Always dilute the fertilizer to half-strength to prevent damage to the plant.

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Sunlight
An east-facing window is ideal for Pixie Peperomia, where it can receive bright indirect light. In darker environments, it can be supplemented with fluorescent light.
Soil
Light and chunky, well-drained, peat-based soil is ideal. The pH should range from 5 to 7.5.
Propagation
It can be propagated through stems with two healthy leaves directly onto a pot of fresh soil, but make sure to let them dry for 24 hours before planting. It can also be done through leaves by laying them on top of the soil. Propagation should be done in spring.

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Temperature
Pixie Peperomia prefers temperatures between 65-75 ºF (18-24ºC). The temperature must not drop below 50 ºF (10ºC).
Container
A faintly shallow terra-cotta pot with drainage holes is the best choice. Keep in mind that it might need to be updated and repotted every two years in the spring.
Fun fact
The name has Greek origins from the combination of peperi and homoios, meaning “resembling pepper.” Orba is Greek for “orphan.” This roughly makes it the Orphan Resembling Pepper.