Watermelon peperomia care
Peperomia argyreia needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.
This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.
Add to my plantsCare at a glance
- Botanical name
- Peperomia argyreia
- Other names
- Watermelon begonia, Peperomia argyreia
- Light
- Medium light. Put it in medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun burns the leaves.
- Soil check
- Every 8 to 14 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Feeding
- Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.
How to check the soil of Watermelon peperomia
How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?
Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.
- Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
- Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
- Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.
Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.
Soil mix
Use a light, airy mix. Mix potting soil with perlite.
Tips for Watermelon peperomia
- Leaves that drop or turn soft mean too much water. Let the soil dry.
- The plant has small roots. Use a small pot with drain holes.
- Faded leaf stripes mean too much light. Move the plant out of direct sun.
Pet safety
Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.
ASPCA: Watermelon peperomia (Peperomia argyreia)