How to grow Peperomia

Peperomia orba

Peperomia do not need much water and they can store it in their leaves, rain water is best.
They grow well from cuttings, and some times this is the best way to refresh the plant as they can start to look past their best after a year or two.
A good plant to grow on your office windowsill as it can tolerate some sun and it enjoys bright light and its watering can be neglected to an extent

Growing Peperomia from seed

Best by cuttings

Transplanting Peperomia

Use a loam based mix with some vermiculite to keep it open and well drained. Use a wide rather than deep plant pot and it may feel more at home in a terracotta pot rather than plastic.

Peperomia is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 13°C / 55°F.

How long does Peperomia take to grow?

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Other names for Peperomia

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