Watermelon Peperomia

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Its a hot day in July and someone places a huge tray of cold, sweet watermelon slices in front of you and, unable to wait, you hurriedly grab a piece and take a juicy, sugary bite. Thats a sweet memory, one you just may remember every time you see Watermelon Peperomia resting on your kitchen table or desk at work. Watermelon Peperomia, otherwise known as Peperomia argyreia, syn. Peperomia sandersii, and Watermelon Begonia, has oval-shaped, emerald-green foliage marked with silver striations, and it resembles little watermelons hanging from a vine. This humidity-tolerant evergreen perennial thrives in warm temperatures and average humidity. Low maintenance and pet safe, this fruit-of-the-vine is the perfect choice for any newbie gardener with little free time to spare.Best Locations For Growing Watermelon PeperomiaNontoxic to people and pets, you can place Watermelon Peperomia in any room without fearing harm to little hands or paws. Appreciating bright indirect light; moderate humidity of 40% to 50%; and temperatures ranging between 60F to 90F, this dainty house plant will likely thrive in a brightly lit bathroom or kitchen.Watermelon Peperomia Sunlight RequirementsWatermelon Peperomia does best in bright indirect light and can be placed near south-facing, west-facing, and east-facing windows. Move this tropical companion a few feet away from a direct light source to prevent sunburn. Watermelon Peperomia CareWatermelon Peperomia prefers loamy, acidic to neutral, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.1 7.3. Choose a good houseplant potting soil amended with peat moss and perlite/coco coir to pot up your Peperomia. If you notice there is little room left for this plants roots to grow, repot it in a container that is one to two sizes larger. If you want to propagate Watermelon Peperomia, stem, leaf, and tip cuttings root easily.Watering Watermelon PeperomiaDepending on the humidity of Watermelon Peperomias location, this plant may only need water about once a week. Allowing the soil to dry in between waterings will help prevent overwatering. To encourage growth and avert fungal disease, conduct a moisture check and water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.Feeding Watermelon PeperomiaWatermelon Peperomia should ideally be fertilized biweekly with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer administered at half the recommended strength during the growing season. The growing season for this houseplant consists of the spring and summer months.

Watermelon Peperomia InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: HighHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 12 inchesMature Spread: 8 inchesFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): OrangeFlower Shade/Description: GreenFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Green, SilverFoliage Description: Green with Curved Silver StripesTemperature: 50 - 80F (10 - 27C)Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)Common Name: Watermelon PeperomiaOther Name(s): Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon BegoniaScientific Name: Pepero