Peperomia & Pilea

Peperomia and Pilea peperomioides

Also called · Chinese money plant · Raindrop · Watermelon

Compact plants with thick or round leaves. Small, tidy and easy on a desk or shelf.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen half dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 12

“Small roots: a small pot with good drainage keeps it happy.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade. A little morning sun is fine. No afternoon sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry. The thick leaves store water.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Airy, fast-draining potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak feed every month or two.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Perlite
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Soft stems and dropping leaves

    Too much water. Let it dry out and water less often.

  • Wrinkled, soft leaves

    Thirsty. Water it well.

  • Leaning to one side

    It is reaching for the light. Turn the pot a little every week.

Near a bright window

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