Not sure what I am doing wrong. She’s under a grow light ...
2ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 10 months ago
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Is that one leaf all that's left? Some peperomia can be regrown from just a leaf, I'm not sure if this is one of them. Usually to regrow a plant, you need at least one leaf node, which the place on the stem where the leaves grow out.
It looks like your plant rotted from the soil staying damp too long. Peperomia are like succulents, their soil needs to completely dry out between waterings. The black spot on that last leaf is rot. Not sure what size the plant was when you moved it from the pot in the first pic to the one in the second pic, but the pot in the second pic looks way too big. When a plant is in a pot that's too big, it can lead to overwatering and root rot. That's because after you water, the roots absorb what they need and then are left sitting in a bunch of damp excess soil. The guide for pot sizes is the new pot should be no more than 2-3" bigger than the previous pot.
In the future, make it a habit to always check a plant's soil before watering. Stick a finger or a wooden chopstick down in the soil to check for dampness further down in the pot. Instead of watering on any type of schedule, let the soil tell you when it's time to water. Some plants like their soil to dry out a bit more than others (succulents & cacti, for example), but most plants will end up with root rot if they sit in soggy soil for too long.
It looks like your plant rotted from the soil staying damp too long. Peperomia are like succulents, their soil needs to completely dry out between waterings. The black spot on that last leaf is rot. Not sure what size the plant was when you moved it from the pot in the first pic to the one in the second pic, but the pot in the second pic looks way too big. When a plant is in a pot that's too big, it can lead to overwatering and root rot. That's because after you water, the roots absorb what they need and then are left sitting in a bunch of damp excess soil. The guide for pot sizes is the new pot should be no more than 2-3" bigger than the previous pot.
In the future, make it a habit to always check a plant's soil before watering. Stick a finger or a wooden chopstick down in the soil to check for dampness further down in the pot. Instead of watering on any type of schedule, let the soil tell you when it's time to water. Some plants like their soil to dry out a bit more than others (succulents & cacti, for example), but most plants will end up with root rot if they sit in soggy soil for too long.
@RadMastic13 I noticed you have a few Tradescantia. They're kind of my specialty lol. They're very easy to care for, number one is to only water when the soil is completely dry. They also don't like getting water on their leaves, so if they get wet while watering dry them off with a towel. They'll tolerate lower light but prefer some direct sun (especially zebrinas). In the wild they grow sprawling low to the ground. Initially they grow upright, but will begin to trail out of their containers (that's why many folks have them in hanging baskets). They're also super easy to propagate. Many of mine started as just a few small cuttings and are now overflowing their planters ☺️
Btw, if you're using the app for watering reminders, think of them as suggestions more than anything. There are countless variables unique to your environment that the app can't possibly take into account. That's why checking the soil first is so important. If you get a reminder to water but the soil still feels damp, click the "snooze" button and it will remind you again in a few days. The more you use the app, the more accurate the watering recommendations will become 😊
Btw, if you're using the app for watering reminders, think of them as suggestions more than anything. There are countless variables unique to your environment that the app can't possibly take into account. That's why checking the soil first is so important. If you get a reminder to water but the soil still feels damp, click the "snooze" button and it will remind you again in a few days. The more you use the app, the more accurate the watering recommendations will become 😊
