Peperomia argyreia aka Watermelon Pepper

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Watermelon Pepper due to its easy-going nature.

Watermelon Pepper should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Watermelon Pepper loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Watermelon Pepper prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Watermelon Pepper to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Watermelon Pepper is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

No additional humidity is required for the Watermelon Pepper. Plants take in most of their water through their roots, not their leaves, therefore, watering the soil is the most effective way to supply humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Watermelon Pepper is necessary either when it has doubled in size or once every year, whichever happens first. With fresh potting soil replenished annually, the plant will receive all the necessary nutrients, rendering the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that the source of a plant's energy is the sun, not fertilizer.

Watermelon Pepper grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Watermelon Pepper’s native range is Worldwide.

Yes, if you provide it with the correct amount of sunlight and water, you can witness your Watermelon Pepper blooming.