Plant Care Columnar Peperomia

Columnar Peperomia

About Columnar 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 columella
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales

Also known as

radiator plant

How to care for Columnar Peperomia

💦 Water

How often to water your Columnar Peperomia

Water needs for Columnar Peperomia
0.5 cups
every 9

Columnar 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 Columnar Peperomia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Columnar Peperomia in your home

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

Columnar 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 Columnar Peperomia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Columnar Peperomia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Columnar 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 Columnar Peperomia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Columnar 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.

Columnar Peperomia Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Columnar 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Columnar 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.

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💨 Humidity

Columnar 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.

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🪴 Soil

Columnar 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 Columnar Peperomia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Columnar Peperomia →


💩 Fertilizer

Columnar 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 Columnar Peperomia →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Columnar 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

Columnar Peperomia is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers

Columnar Peperomia produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Columnar Peperomia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Columnar Peperomia Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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 Columnar Peperomia

Columnar Peperomia

Columnar 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.

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