Peperomia argyreia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Peperomia argyreia, or Watermelon Peperomia, is a favorite of houseplant enthusiasts. It has beautifully patterned leaves that resemble the shiny rind of a watermelon. This epiphytic plant grows on tree stems to obtain water from dew and moisture in the air.

Common Name

Watermelon peperomia, Watermelon begonia
Plant Type
Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Peperomia argyreia
Genus
Peperomia
Family
Piperaceae
Order
Piperales
Class
Dicotyledons

Peperomia argyreia Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia argyreia.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Peperomia argyreia needs water once every 7 days in 1 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia argyreia needs about 0.25 L per 7 days.

Peperomia argyreia Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia argyreia to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 4 hours

Temperature

60°F to 85°F

Humidity Preference

High

The ideal humidity range for your Peperomia argyreia to thrive is between 50% and 60%.

Peperomia argyreia Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia argyreia.

Suitability in pots

5L

Peperomia argyreia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L.

Soil type

loam
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drainage

Soil PH

acid

Peperomia argyreia Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia argyreia plant.

Maximum Height

12 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

8 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
White
Celadon

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Peperomia argyreia toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Patio And Containers

Peperomia argyreia Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia argyreia, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

air layering root division

Flowering season

spring summer

Peperomia argyreia Native Region

Find out where the Peperomia argyreia plant originated.

Country

South America
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