Peperomia argyreia
watermelon peperomia
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: good potting compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 20cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
- Shop the look: Brussels round pot cover white Ø14cm
Commonly called the watermelon peperomia (because the patterns on the foliage resemble those on the rind of a watermelon), the silver and green leaves form a decorative, dome-shaped cluster. A low-growing, ornamental house plant, it will look great when nestled amongst it's neighbours, or placed on a bright windowsill or ledge.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from. - Home care: Keep it in a semi-shaded or bright spot with protection from direct sun and water moderately in summer - allowing the compost to get reasonably dry before repeating the process. Water sparingly in winter. Maintain temperatures above 10°C in winter.
Goes well with...
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Ceramic plant pot - cement grey
Ø14 × H13cm
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Plantsmith beautifying leaf shine spray
500ml
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RHS Burgon and Ball British bloom indoor watering can
1 litre
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Plantsmith houseplant feed and tonic
500ml
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Plantsmith houseplant perfecting care mist
500ml
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Charcoal metal pot cover with enamel interior
Ø13 × H12.5cm