Peperomia are an easy care indoor houseplant, which make it an ideal entry level plant for new green fingered people. Air purifying plant – absorbs CO2 and converts it into Oxygen creating a healthy indoor climate.
Peperomia prefer a well-lit location however not direct sunlight. The soil should be kept lightly moist, watering at the base of the plant (not on the leaves). Do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Peperomia cannot cope with cold, so do not allow the temperature to fall below 13 degrees celsius.
- Habitat: For a bushier plant, pinch tips through spring and summer months to encourage additional shoots to form. Prefers to be kept in warmer temperatures and away from draughts.
- Light: Bright, indirect light.
- Water: Water from dry only. Leaf loss is a sign of over-watering.
- Soil: Use a peat-based soil. This plant has a small root base, therefore select a shallow pot to accommodate. Doing so will reduce the chance of water-logging the plant.
- Fertiliser: This is only required once a year, through its growing season.
PLEASE NOTE: Image is indicative only, not of actual plant.