Peperomia Polybotrya
4.5 out of 5 (41 experiences)
About Peperomia Polybotrya
Often mistaken for other plants, the Raindrop Peperomia has beautiful raindrop shaped leaves. Peperomia 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! 🦅
Taxonomy
Peperomia polybotrya
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales
Also known as
Raindrop Peperomia, Raindrop Peperomia, Raindrop Chinese Money Plant, Peperomia Raindrop, Owl Eye Peperomia and Coin Leaf Peperonia
How to care for Peperomia Polybotrya
How often to water your Peperomia Polybotrya
Peperomia Polybotrya 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Raindrop Peperomia in your home
Peperomia Polybotrya 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 Peperomia Polybotrya in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Peperomia Polybotrya
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 Peperomia Polybotrya after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
-
@CutePolypremum Hello everyone! It looks like my Delicate Beauty is suffering from maybe something eating some of the leaves? She was in top condition just a week ago. Any suggestions or remedies? Thanks 🙏👍 #Peperomia
-
White dots on plant stem #Peperomia This plant has started getting white dots on a rotting stem that was easily removed without any force. I noticed these white dots on the plant next to it at the start of the year but was able to remove them on the surface (not sure if they are affecting the roots. Now i have 2 other plants that have similar white dots. Is this something to be concerned with and do I have to isolate these plants and treat them?
-
Please suggest solutions for getting rid of gnats. Thanks! #Peperomia
-
I propagated this #raindroppeperomia from a tiny leaf. Today, I split it into three. Hopefully it survives the transition! Was interesting to realize the way I typically see it in stores is just a single section, and that when you propagate it grows more in a crowd. They also tend to grow a bit more all over so I'm trying staking them for a few days to see if they'll straighten up now that they have more space.
-
My new baby!! I found her at a nersary for only $15! Welcome home, sweet pea 💕 #newplant #RaindropPeperomia
-
Soil turning white? I just got this Raindrop Peperomia about 2 weeks ago and the soil seems to be turning white on one side 😨 Is this mold or something?? How do I fix it???
-
My peperomia is not doing so well,leaves gradually falling off & curling ,looks leggy.new ones grow but turn yellow and drop off.can't decide if over or under watering,got a water meter which says it's moist. If anyone can help I'd be grateful 🙏 #Peperomia
-
Guise what can I do to fix this !! Help 🥺
-
Came to work to this beauty at my desk😍 #HappyPlants #PlantAddict
-
Raindrop peperomia flopped over? Last week, my #raindroppeperomia was standing up. Today, it's totally flopped. I thought it might be too dry but the soil feels just slightly moist, like I should water in a day or two. I grew this from a cutting of a single leaf and it's my first one, so I'm not really sure what to expect with it.
Care Summary for Peperomia Polybotrya
Peperomia Polybotrya
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
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
I love this raindrop peperomia. The leaves are gorgeous and it’s always growing. We had to split this plant into two because it was that big. We had a little scare with Rain having soggy and blackened leaves. But a little less water, a little sunshine and he’s back to his normal self.