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Posted 4h ago by @CannotRead

How to better care for her?

Hello! I’ve had this Emerald Ripple Peperomia that my roommate bought at a garden supply store for about a month now. I started it inside before realizing it wasn’t getting enough sun. Now that it’s been outside for a while I’m not noticing too many improvements. I’ve got leaves dying consistently and not quite sure what to do.

Right now I’ve been watering it about every week (which I worry may be too often) pretty consistently. It’s on our patio which faces North at the back of our building so unfortunately we don’t get a ton of direct sunlight here. I appreciate all help, thanks in advance!! Photo attached of this plant as it is today.
10ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
They are not forgiving! Water every week, which you’re doing right. If you miss a week, they might not be happy. 😊
@CannotRead Oki doki, well, it is very important that you are checking the soil for dryness, instead of watering on a schedule. Hmm!! To me, your Peperomia looks pretty washed out, possibly due to the overwatering. But at the same time the soil does look kind of dry in that terracotta pot, like it’s pulling away from the sides of the pot πŸ€” How many hours of direct sun do they get? I only have a couple peperomias, but they are inside, and the varieties I have are not a fan of super high light. Since Vancouver is only 15 min away from me, I’m wondering if the consistently 80Β° days plus the terracotta pot is not a good combo and might not be being watered *enough.*

I gotta call in the expert. @SuperbRaspfern Shannon, can you tell what’s going on here? 🧐