Watermelon Peperomia

Watermelon Peperomia

Peperomia argyreia

Description

This 6-12 in. houseplant has glossy leaves with distinctive watermelon-like, silver and green stripes. To appreciate its distinctive look, display so it can be seen up close and personal. Also it is not toxic to dogs, cats and children. Fertilize with an all purpose/organic liquid fertilizer formulated for houseplants at 1/2 recommended dilution rate during growth period from spring-summer.

Care

Bloom Season

Grown for foliage

Light

Indirect light indoors

Water

Water after 2 in. soil surface feels dry to touch

Pruning needs

Pruned anywhere along the stem

USDA/UK Planting Zones

All zones indoors; outdoors zones 10-12

Time of year to plant

Transplant anytime for houseplants in a container with drainage holes, use a pot that is one size larger than the original

Soil type

Well-aerated loose potting soil.

Height & Width

12 in. x as wide