RAINDROP PEPEROMIA
Raindrop Peperomia, also known as Peperomia Polybotrya, is a compact houseplant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves that resemble raindrops.
WATER
Water your Raindrop Peperomia when the top 5 to 10cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain away and avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. If in doubt leave a few days, they are more drought tolerant that tolerant of overwatering.
LIGHT
Your Raindrop Peperomia will enjoy bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves. It can tolerate lower light conditions but may grow slower.
FERTILISING
Feed your Raindrop Peperomia with a half strength fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the Spring and Summer months.
SOIL
Your Raindrop Peperomia will benefit from a well draining soil mix. Visit our soil bar and add perlite, orchid bark, and horticultural sand to a standard potting mix.
TEMPERATURE
Avoid sudden temperature drops, as this plant prefers consistent conditions.
HUMIDITY
Raindrop Peperomia love humidity. Achieve this with a humidifier, placing the plant on a pebble tray or by grouping plants together.
TOXICITY
Considered non toxic to humans and animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.