Teardrop Peperomia

Teardrop Peperomia Care

Peperomia orba

What is the plant

Peperomia orba is sometimes called the “Teardrop Peperomia”; this variety has light green thick succulent leaves that have a light silver stripe down the midvein.

Peperomia is a relatively easy, compact, and attractive little plant to grow. They are neither as striking as begonias nor as hardy as dracaena, which may account for their relatively low profile in the world of houseplants. But these plants have all the features we look for in houseplants: variability, interesting leaves, and tolerance for a relatively wide range of conditions. Although it may be tempting to think of Peperomia as succulents due to their thick, slightly succulent leaves, that would be a mistake because they prefer higher humidity and more water than most succulents. These plants are native to South American rain forests, where they grow quite happily in the loamy, dappled light, cool understory of the rainforest.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil moist during the growing season. In the fall and winter, wait until the soil is dry to water the plant. You want the soil moist, but not soggy. Provide relatively high humidity through spraying or by setting the pot in a gravel tray filled with water.
Fertilizer
Fertilize bi-weekly during the spring growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer or use controlled-release fertilizer pellets at the beginning of the growing season. Do not fertilize in the winter.
Sunlight
Peperomia does well in light to moderate light, such as that found in a northern or east-facing window. They can be easily grown under fluorescent lights, making them appropriate for office settings.

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Soil
Choose a loose, well-drained, rich potting mix with pH of 6 to 6.6.
Temperature
Peperomia do well in the relatively cool environment of most homes (although they dislike the dry air). Aim for 65 to 75ºF.
Container
Pick a container with enough drainage holes. Place it in a gravel tray with water. Peperomia thrives when slightly potbound, so choose a smaller pot.