PROPAGATION INSTRUCTIONS:

-Can be done by water OR soil
-If desired, you can cut right above my initial cutting on the stem to make a fresh cutting after travel
-Pace the tip of the stem in rooting hormone for the best results
-Place the freshly cut stem in filtered/distilled water to propagate
-Once the roots have developed, you can plant it in potting mix. Place the plant carefully – it prefers bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly but don’t let water sit in the soil and get soggy

TIPS:

-They don’t like water with chemicals, so use filtered, distilled, or rainwater if your tap water is chemically treated

Growing Conditions

Drainage is critical, so make sure the container has a drainage hole in the bottom. Peperomia grows in any good-quality, regular commercial potting soil or a homemade mixture containing ingredients such as compost, loam or peat moss. A handful of sand or vermiculite promotes drainage

Sun

Watermelon peperomia thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. Although most types of peperomia thrive in bright light, too much light fades the bright colors of the variegated foliage. Indoors, a window with an eastern exposure provides excellent light. Outdoors, grow the plant in light shade or filtered light.

 
Water

Watermelon peperomia is a tropical plant that prefers humid conditions but is prone to stem rot in soggy soil. Water the plant deeply when the top of the soil feels slightly dry. Let the pot drain completely and never allow the plant to stand in water. Check outdoor plants daily during warm weather. In fall and winter, water sparingly and allow more time between each watering so the soil has time to dry a bit more than usual. If the air is dry in summer, increase humidity by setting the container on a humidity tray -- a tray with a layer of wet pebbles.

We only ship out beautiful, healthy plants. But if somehow you receive your package and are not satisfied, contact us and we will do our best to keep you happy.

* When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.  

SHIPPING IN COLD WEATHER:

Please check your local weather forecast before buying. We recommend you add a heat pack to your order if are ordering live plants and cuttings and your area is experiencing temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.