Plant Bio

The Peperomia houseplant is an attractive addition to a desk or a table or as a member of your houseplant collection. Peperomia care is not difficult, and Peperomia plants have a compact form that lets them occupy a small space wherever you choose to place them.

When growing a Peperomia, locate the plant in a medium to low-light situation away from direct sunlight. You may also grow Peperomia plants under fluorescent lighting. Grow Peperomia plants in a light houseplant mixture with perlite or coarse gravel included to allow roots to receive the air circulation necessary for the health and development of your plant. If your peperomia plants are wilting despite regular watering, the plant is likely not getting enough oxygen to the roots. Water Peperomia houseplants sparingly and allow the soil to dry as deep as 5 inches between waterings. Fertilize occasionally with a balanced houseplant food after watering. Leach the plant in the summer by flushing with water to remove the salts left behind by fertilization.