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Peperomia argyreia 'Melon d'eau'

Watermelon Peperomia

Watermelon Peperomia

Format

Exposure

  • Moderate
  • Indirect

Rusticity

Tropicale

Bloom time

  • Spring
  • Summer

  • Watermelon pattern
  • Round fleshy leaves
  • Semi-succulent
  • Easy care
  • Non-toxic

Peperomia are plants with a small root system, they remain compact. Peperomia watermelon grows to 20-30 cm, blooming with greenish-white spikes. Easy to maintain, it prefers medium light without direct sun. Drought tolerant, but prefers ambient humidity. Allow the soil to dry before watering; avoid excess watering to avoid root rot. The fleshy, round leaves with a green/gray striped pattern are reminiscent of watermelon skin, accented by red petioles. A unique and elegant plant.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- in.
Spread
7 - 11 in.
Height
7 - 11 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • White
  • Greenish

Plant needs

Watering:

  • When the top 2 inches are dry

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained
  • potting soil for tropical plants

Features

Resistance:

  • Drought

Attract:

Use:

  • Table
  • Shelf
  • Houseplant

Attribute:

  • Foliage pattern

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