Peperomia Tricolor

Peperomia Tricolor 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!

Benefits of Growing Jelly Plant →

Common Jelly Plant Problems →

Peperomia Tricolor 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.

Jelly Plant Water Frequency →

Jelly Plant Root Rot →

Peperomia Tricolor 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 🏡.

Jelly Plant Light Requirements →

Jelly Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Peperomia Tricolor 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.

Jelly Plant Toxicity to Cats →

Jelly Plant Toxicity to Dogs →

Jelly Plant Toxicity to Humans →

Peperomia Tricolor 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.

Jelly Plant Humidity Needs →

Peperomia Tricolor 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 Jelly Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Jelly Plant →

Peperomia Tricolor 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 Jelly Plant →

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

Peperomia Tricolor is native to Worldwide.

Yes, you may see your Peperomia Tricolor bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Jelly Plant Flowers →

Peperomia Tricolor grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Jelly Plant →

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

Jelly Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Peperomia Tricolor can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Jelly Plant →

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 Peperomia Tricolor, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Jelly Plant →
• Drooping Jelly Plant Leaves →
• Jelly Plant Dropping Leaves →
• Jelly Plant Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Jelly Plant →
• Brown Spots on Jelly Plant →
• Jelly Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• Jelly Plant Leaves Curling →
• Jelly Plant Yellow Leaves →
• Jelly Plant Root Rot →