Peperomia Argyreia “Watermelon Peperomia”
- Description
- Plant Care
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Native to northern South America, including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The plant is not closely related to either watermelons or begonias. These terms relate to the shape, markings and texture of the leaves. Growing to 20 cm tall. It is a perennial with asymmetrical oval green leaves, slightly fleshy, strikingly marked with curved silver stripes, and red stems. Tiny green flower spikes appear in summer.
The Peperomia houseplant is an attractive addition to a desk, a table or as a member of your houseplant collection. Peperomia care is not difficult and Peperomia plants have a compact form that lets them occupy a small space wherever you choose to place them.
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They prefer at least five hours of light a day, yet they cannot withstand bright, direct light.
Prevent the soil from becoming completely dry, but also allow the soil to dry out in between watering.
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
20 - 35°C
During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month. -
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