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Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia ‘Watermelon’) is a compact indoor plant with short, fleshy burgundy stems and rounded leaves striped in dark green and silver green, resembling a tiny watermelon. This cute small plant belongs to the pepper family (Piperaceae) and is a rare peperomia variety. It grows natively in the tropical forests of Brazil and can adapt to outdoor conditions in USDA hardiness zones 10-12, where it can grow on the porch.
The charming Peperomia Watermelon doesn’t grow larger than 1 ft. in size, making it an excellent plant for small spaces. This plant thrives in medium to bright indirect sunshine, and Watermelon Peperomia care is easy as it doesn’t require frequent watering or fertilizing. Moreover, Peperomia plants are completely safe for cats and dogs.
The Peperomia Watermelon plant symbolizes renewal and personal growth. It’s also known as a friendship plant, and in Brazil, it’s believed to bring good luck. No wonder this small beauty is a popular gift for friends and family.
Other unique Peperomia varieties that show how diverse and inspiring this plant family can be include the delightful, multicolored Peperomia Ginny and Peperomia Frost with its textured, silvery foliage.
Peperomia Watermelon care is simple. This beautiful, low-maintenance plant adapts easily to dry conditions and will thrive with minimal effort. Here’s how to care for a Watermelon Peperomia and grow a healthy plant:
Water your plant and let it drain. Always wait until the soil is dry before watering again to prevent overwatering. Your Peperomia Watermelon will appreciate some extra humidity. Mist it regularly and group your plant with other plants, placing a pebble tray underneath its pot to keep humidity high.
The Watermelon Peperomia loves light and will thrive in medium to bright sun. It’s essential, however, to make sure that the light is indirect, as direct sun can scorch this plant’s tender leaves. Peperomias thrive in stable, warm temperatures ranging from 60℉ to 75℉. These tropical plants prefer warm and humid air and react negatively if placed in cold drafts.
Use a well-draining potting soil mixed with perlite for the best Peperomia care. Watermelon Peperomia doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer as it has a relatively small root system. Feeding your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer thrice a year in the spring, summer, and fall is sufficient. When Watermelon Peperomia grows too large for its pot, that’s the time to repot your plant. Use a 2-inch larger pot with good drainage.
Watermelon Peperomia propagation is easy and best accomplished at the beginning of the growing season. You can take cuttings from your plant and propagate them into independent new plants or divide a large Watermelon Peperomia. Plant the new plants in moist but well-draining potting soil, place them in indirect light, and keep the humidity high around them.
You can prune your plant slightly to promote bushier and healthier growth. Trim off any dead or damaged leaves and keep the soil clean from debris. Overwatering and underwatering are the two most common problems with Watermelon Peperomia. Soft, yellowing leaves indicate that you’re watering too often, while wilting or crisp, brown leaves are usually a sign of underwatering or low humidity. Also, check regularly for pests, like mealybugs, spider mites, or scale, and treat your plant with an organic insecticide or neem oil if necessary.
One of the benefits of the Watermelon Peperomia plant is that it stays compact, making it an excellent plant for desks, shelves, windowsills, or tabletop displays.
Combine your delightful Watermelon Peperomia plant with other small plants to bring some fresh greenery into every corner of your living space:
Other beautiful, easy-care plants to consider for your green oasis include:
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