Easy care
Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
A varied group of compact foliage plants with upright, mounding or trailing forms.
Care notes by theboxerge Updated
About this plant
Peperomias are often chosen for leaf shape and colour in small indoor displays. Their watering needs vary with leaf thickness and growing conditions; a plant with fleshy leaves should not be treated like a moisture-loving fern.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light.
- Temperature
- 60-85 °F
- Watering
- Let the mix partly dry between waterings; adjust for the particular species.
- Soil
- A draining houseplant mix in a container with open drainage holes.
- Humidity
- high humidity
Plan your care
Peperomia is a broad group, so first compare the leaf thickness and habit of your plant with its label. A fleshy-leaved type should not automatically share the schedule of a moisture-loving plant beside it.
Use the pot weight and the moisture below the surface to guide watering. If the pot stays heavy and wet for a long time, inspect drainage before adding more water to a drooping plant.
Growing tips
Let the potting mix partly dry and use a freely draining pot. Give patterned leaves bright, indirect light. Check the compost before interpreting a drooping leaf as a need for more water.
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