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Peperomia argyreia (Watermelon peperomia)

  • April 23, 2021
Watermelon peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) for sale in Australia

One look at the leaves on this plant and you can see why it’s called the Watermelon peperomia. The stripes on the leaf closely resemble that on a typical watermelon skin.

Native to northern South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Venezuela) and very well suited to growing here in our home in Australia.

Watermelon peperomia leaf showing stripes.

This Peperomia is a tropical perennial plant and whilst its leaves are reasonably fleshy it is NOT a succulent. 

It is actually an epiphyte! 

An epiphyte is a plant that in nature does not grow in soil but on trees – their roots absorb moisture and nutrients from the air and water. 

We suggest you grow it in Medium to low light – it will not like direct sunlight. 

Group of Watermelon peperomia growing at Odd Spot Plant

And most importantly don’t let it get too wet. Most people struggle with their Watermelon peperomia because they leave the roots too wet – re-read above it is an epiphyte. So, have it in a free draining mix; water and 30 minutes later tip out any remaining water in the saucer. DO NOT leave the pot constantly sitting in a saucer of water.

Happy Growing
Lisa

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