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 Notes: |
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