Peperomia

Peperomia plant care and propagation guides.

  • Peperomia Incana
    Peperomia,  Plant Care,  Propagation

    Peperomia Incana

    Welcome to our guide to Peperomia Incana care, covering all you need to know about care and propagation. The key to peperomia incana care is to only water it when the soil is dried out, and avoid direct sunlight. Peperomia Incana Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and only water it if completely dry. Fertilizer: A well diluted, balanced fertilizer, every 3 weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of compost (75%) and perlite (25%). Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Felted peperomia, felt peperomia. Common issues: Overwatering and…

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  • Peperomia Ruby Cascade
    Peperomia,  Plant Care

    Peperomia Ruby Cascade

    Peperomia Ruby Cascade care is straightforward, just avoid soggy soil around it’s roots. We cover all you need to know about care and propagation… Peperomia Ruby Cascade Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let it dry out almost completely before watering again. Check it once a week.  Fertilizer: A really well diluted balanced plant feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining mix with plenty of perlite. Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature: 20°C- 25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot. Introduction The peperomia ruby cascade is a beautiful, small-leaved peperomia with dark pink stems. It’s a really pretty…

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  • Peperomia Nivalis
    Peperomia,  Plant Care

    Peperomia Nivalis

    Welcome to our guide to peperomia nivalis care and propagation… Peperomia Nivalis Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check once a week, only water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer. Soil: 80% potting compost with 20% perlite. Humidity:  40-50%. Temperature: 20°C to 25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction Peperomia nivalis is an easy to grow house plant which grows high up in the Andes in Peru. It is known for it’s soft fleshy oval canoe shaped leaves with translucent…

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  • Hope Peperomia
    Peperomia,  Plant Care

    Hope Peperomia

    A practical, no-nonsense guide to hope peperomia care and propagation… Hope Peperomia Summary Light needs: Low to medium indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let your plant dry out fully before watering it again. Check it once a week Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in the summer months. Soil: A well draining potting compost. Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature: 20°C to 25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Peperomia rotundifolia, trailing jade. Common issues: Over watering. Introduction The hope peperomia does not grow naturally in the wild, it is a cross of two other natural peperomias (peperomia deppeana and peperomia quadrifolia). Its a really nice…

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  • Peperomia Scandens
    Peperomia,  Plant Care

    Peperomia Scandens

    Welcome to our guide to the Peperomia Scandens care and propagation… Peperomia Scandens Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and water only if dry most of the way down. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced plant feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: 80% potting compost and 20% perlite mix. Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature:  20°C- 25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot / overwatering. Introduction The peperomia scandens (a.k.a. cupid peperomia) is a vining epiphytic peperomia that is easy to grow. They are slow growing but easy going and low maintenance. They look…

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  • Peperomia Maculosa
    Peperomia,  Plant Care

    Peperomia Maculosa

    Welcome to our peperomia maculosa care guide, we cover all you need to know… Peperomia Maculosa Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water them when the soil is dry. Check them once a week. Fertilizer: Feed them a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A standard potting compost with 20% perlite added. Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature: 20°C to 25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The peperomia maculosa packs some serious punch in the looks department for a peperomia. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not hating on peperomias in general!…

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