Peperomia Watermelon

Overall watermelon peperomia are easy to care for and grow as houseplants, especially if you are good at staying on top of watering your plants. If you have a habit of forgetting to water your plants for weeks at a time, this plant might not be for you as peperomia are moisture-loving plants. While they do produce flower spikes in the spring and summer, the blooms are insignificant. Some growers choose to cut the blooms off so that the plant can focus its energy on producing foliage, which produces much more visual interest.
 
LIGHT
Place your peperomia in low to indirect light. Too little light can cause slow growth while too much light can burn the foliage.
 
WATER
Water your peperomia when 50%-75% of the soil volume is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.
 
HUMIDITY
Your peperomia does well in average household humidity. However, if the air is very dry it will appreciate the occasional humidity boost.
 
TEMPERATURE
Peperomias prefers average room temperatures between 65-75°F.
 
FOOD
Your peperomia will benefit from regular fertilizing during the growing season. Feed once per month in the spring and summer months with general houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
 
TOXICITY
The Watermelon Peperomia is non-toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
 
ADDITIONAL CARE
Your Peperomia Watermelon can be easily propagated through leaf cuttings. To propagate, cut a stem near the soil line and stick the stem into clean water. Roots will develop after a few weeks. Once roots develop, transfer to soil and keep moist until established.