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Peperomia
Also known as Peperomia Schumi Red; Peperomia Napoli Nights; Peperomia Caperata; Peperomia Watermelon; Radiator Plant
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Light
Peperomia will tolerate lower light levels, but will be happiest in medium, indirect or dappled light.
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Water
Little and often is a good watering principle for this plant. When the soil is dry to touch, give it a light sprinkling.
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Humidity
Your plant will take up some moisture from the air. Misting every week or so will keep it happy.
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Temperature
These are tropical plants, so warm conditions are best to keep them healthy.
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Fertiliser
Naturally, peperomia are slow-growing epiphytes so they can grow happily without any fertiliser.
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Toxicity
Non-Toxic
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Additional Care Information
Super easy to propagate to make new peperomia plant babies through cutting. Trim a leaf, and put gently into compost. Dipping the leaf into some rooting powder will make it grow strong!
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Troubleshooting
Browning tips, edges & leaves falling: too cold or under-watering
Rooting or blistering leaves: overwatering or too much sunlight.