Botanical Name: Peperomia sandersii
Common Name: Watermelon peperomia
Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright clump of foliage with short stems and long fleshy petioles – brightly striped leaves
Height 6-12"
Spread 8-12"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure indoor near north or east window
Soil standard potting mis – add perlite for good drainage
Hardiness indoor only – likes humidity
 
Morphology:
Leaves cordate, dark green, flattened with grayish stripes – similar colors to a watermelon 2-3" wide on 4-6" long petioles
Flowers intermittent, spike of light green fleshy flowers
Fruit tiny capsules along stem
 
Propagation:
leaf, stem, vein cuttings – easy to propagate
 
Usage:
good in small to medium size pots – in terrariums; combines in high-humidity planters
 
Landscape Care:
Watering don't overwater – allow to become fairly dry in between waterings
Fertilizing light, balanced fertilizer twice a month
Pruning cut back severely or take cuttings after 1-2 years
Pests/Diseases spidermite, aphids, mealybug
Special Conditions/Other plant should be renewed after 1-2 years
 
Origin: Africa
Family: Piperaceae

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