Scientific name | Peperomia argyreia |
Common Name | Watermelon peperomia |
Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
Light | Bright, indirect light |
Temperature | 18-24 °C |
Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height | Up to 90 cm |
Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
Nutrition | Apply manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnights |
Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Common color & season | N/a |
Description | Peperomia argyreia or Watermelon Peperomia is an evergreen flowering perennial plant. Native to Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. For the size of this plant as a whole the leaves are fairly large. These peltate leaves (stem attached centrally) are kind of oval in shape and display an outstanding mixture of green and silver stripes. The leaves have a fleshy feel to them that are attached to thin non-woody red stems. Most of the Peperomias are easy enough to grow indoors in containers. Humidity and light are important. Windowsills and conservatories are ideal places to display this plant. Light is an important while finding a spot indoors to grow a Water melon Peperomia. More Indoor plants visit. |
Additional information
Choose Height | 20cm-30cm |
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