How to Care for Peperomia argyreia

Korean name: 수박 페페로미아

A cute small plant with leaves that resemble watermelon rind. It is easy to care for and does not take up much space, making it popular as a tabletop plant.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: watermelon pattern, small, cute, beginner

Care Guide

• Light: Medium indirect light
• Watering: Water after the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity
• Temperature: 15~28°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Peperomia argyreia?

Water after the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Peperomia argyreia?

It likes Medium indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Peperomia argyreia safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Peperomia argyreia good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~28°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer.