Plant Care Beetle Peperomia

Beetle Peperomia

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 11/26/2024

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Beetle Peperomia has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Beetle Peperomia has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

About Beetle Peperomia

Did you know Peperomia plants belong to the pepper family, along with black peppercorns? Their fruits and seeds have traveled one of the longest distances ever recorded, over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, while stuck to a bird's feet! 🦅 They can be easily propagated by leaves which make them super easy to share with friends!

Taxonomy

Peperomia quadrangularis
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales

Also known as

Peperomia angulata, Peperomia Angulata and peperomia quadrangularius

How to care for Beetle Peperomia

💦 Water

How often to water your Beetle Peperomia

Water needs for Beetle Peperomia
0.5 cups
every 9

Beetle Peperomia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Beetle Peperomia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Beetle Peperomia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Beetle Peperomia: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Beetle Peperomia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Beetle Peperomia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Beetle Peperomia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Beetle Peperomia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Beetle Peperomia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Beetle Peperomia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Beetle Peperomia →

Benefits of Growing Beetle Peperomia →

Common Beetle Peperomia Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Beetle Peperomia →

Outdoor Care Guide for Beetle Peperomia →


💦 Water Needs

Beetle Peperomia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Beetle Peperomia Water Frequency →

Beetle Peperomia Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Beetle Peperomia may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Beetle Peperomia Light Requirements →

Beetle Peperomia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Beetle Peperomia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Beetle Peperomia Edible? →

Beetle Peperomia Toxicity to Cats →

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Beetle Peperomia Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Beetle Peperomia prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Beetle Peperomia Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Beetle Peperomia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Beetle Peperomia →

Best Pots for Beetle Peperomia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Beetle Peperomia →

What Are Healthy Beetle Peperomia Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Beetle Peperomia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Beetle Peperomia →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Beetle Peperomia to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Beetle Peperomia is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Beetle Peperomia can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Beetle Peperomia →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Beetle Peperomia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Beetle Peperomia

Beetle Peperomia

Beetle Peperomia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Beetle Peperomia has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 3
Beetle Peperomia has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Beetle Peperomia has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Beetle Peperomia has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Beetle Peperomia has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
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Grows fast, and is perfect in a small pot.

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