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
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia argyreia
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia argyreia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia argyreia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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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. |
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Peperomia argyreia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia argyreia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Peperomia argyreia to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Peperomia argyreia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia argyreia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia argyreia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Peperomia argyreia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia argyreia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia argyreia toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Peperomia argyreia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia argyreia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Peperomia argyreia Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia argyreia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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