Plant Care Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

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About Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

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 turboensis
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales

How to care for Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

💦 Water

How often to water your Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

Water needs for Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'
0.5 cups
every 9

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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 Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Peperomia 'Red Watermelon': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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 'Red Watermelon' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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.


💨 Humidity

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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.


🪴 Soil

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' 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

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon' is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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


🍂 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 Peperomia 'Red Watermelon', 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 Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'

Peperomia 'Red Watermelon'


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

@Samfaplanta avatar
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leaf-1 20 Plants
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08/05/2021

They like a snug pot with an aerated soil mix. Let them dry out mostly before watering. The leaves will droop a little when ready. Mines in terracotta and loves it!

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