Peperomia

Peperomia

Peperomia

Peperomia are easy care plants that require very bright light to grow. They are interesting, colorful, and a good choice for anyone that likes plants that are easy to care for.

Popular Varieties: Frost, Ruby Cascade, Hope, Owl Eyes, Marble, Watermelon, shop all Peperomia.

Light: 

  • Best in bright, filtered or indirect light

Water: 

  • Let soil dry a couple inches between waterings 
  • Water roughly every 10-14 days  
  • Shallow root system that does not need much water, and the succulent-like leaves store most of their water 

Humidity: 

  • Average household humidity is just fine

Soil Type: 

  • A well draining mix, potting soil with a perlite mixed in 
  • Needs to be airy and well-draining

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • They have a very small root system and prefer to be root bound - transplant in either the same sized pot or only an inch bigger
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.