Acorn Peperomia

Acorn Peperomia Care

Peperomia tetraphylla

What is the plant

Acorn Peperomia, with its round leaves and elegant vines, is a plant that brings mystery and fantasy atmospheres to your home. Being easy to care for, keeping and watching them grow will reward any gardener.

Acorn Peperomia, or the Four-leaved Peperomia, is a plant from the pepper family that can be found naturally in Australia, Africa, and Asia. This greenie can be identified by their forest green colored leaves that are round, almost coin-shaped, and their long vines covered in these leaves.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

18°C - 23°C

hardiness zone

10 - 12

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You will need to water your greenie thoroughly about once every eight days. Always ensure the soil is dry before watering again.
Pruning
These plants love to grow, but if you want to keep them tame, use some shears to snip leaves and vines away. Make sure the tools are sharp and clean.
Fertilizer
Fertilize once every two weeks with a balanced mixture that leans more towards a high portion of nitrogen.

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Sunlight
Keep your Peperomia in well-lit areas but not in direct sunlight. They also enjoy artificial fluorescent lighting.
Soil
Loose nutritious soil is best for these plants. Make sure there are some stones mixed with the soil to promote drainage.
Propagation
Cut stems from the plant at about 5 inches (12.7 cm) and plant in nutritious soil. Keep in a well-lit area and moist. However, please don't get them too wet, or you may damage the cutting.

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Temperature
Your green pet would be happiest in a temperature range of 65°F (18°C) to 75°F (23.9°C).
Container
These leafy friends don't mind being in tight spots, so the size of your container doesn't matter as long as it allows for proper drainage. However, once you see roots growing out of drainage holes, then it is time to get a bigger pot.
Fun fact
Although Acorn Peperomia is naturally from hotter climates, they have become a popular house plant worldwide.