Watermelon Peperomia

Peperomias have long been favorite indoor plants because of their adaptability to the atmosphere of the house as well as their attractive foliage and compact growth habit. The watermelon peperomia is popular and there are other hybrids available for a serious collector and plants a novice should find no difficulty in growing.

Those most frequently grown are Peperomia maculosa and Peperomia Sandersi. In their native climate peperomias bear minute flowers, but these are seldom formed on plants grown in the house.

A peperomia will not tolerate soggy feet; therefore, it is important to give it a loose fibrous soil with peat and sharp sand or op for an African violet mix. Weak feedings of liquid fertilizer will keep plants healthy. Provide a light shade in summer but none in winter.

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