Watermelon peperomia blooms, leaves are quirky
Happy #freshleaffriday to my #peperomia that has put out its first flowers but refuses to put out an unblemished leaf. I started it from a cutting so it's exciting regardless! 😂🤦🏽
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4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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I'm a newbie with plants, but I've read some info on the internet. Don't #peperomia s like to keep their roots relatively dry? I would be cautious with going hydroponic. @KDkat3
@SvelteKingfern I haven’t tried hydroponic. I agree they tend to prefer their roots to dry out. But I’m always amazed at the plants that do well in hydro. @PlantMompy I added a little bit of magnesium to it today. We shall see what happens. I gave some to my alocasia too
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That was my understanding of peperomia, too. Which is why I water sparingly. But I think part of the blemishes is that I may be under-watering. I think if it was hydroponic I something that had enough air circulation it could work. I also feel like these roots are bigger than say my frosted peperomia (which has been blooming for months now 🤦🏽).
That was my understanding of peperomia, too. Which is why I water sparingly. But I think part of the blemishes is that I may be under-watering. I think if it was hydroponic I something that had enough air circulation it could work. I also feel like these roots are bigger than say my frosted peperomia (which has been blooming for months now 🤦🏽).
I find larger leaf peperomia are more prone to oedema and scarring than smaller versions. Letting them dry out thoroughly and only watering lightly (bottom watering) has helped me from preventing both. I have found mine also love being potted into 70/30 coco perlite. Clear pots may help you see when to water or how much is too much. Hope this helps!
