Peperomia Red-Edged

Description

 

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🌿 Peperomia Red-Edged Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Can tolerate medium light
• Avoid harsh direct sunlight (causes leaf burn)
• Good light keeps the red edges bright

💧 Watering

• Water only when top 2–3 cm soil is dry
• Usually once every 7–10 days (less in winter)
• Do not overwater — roots rot easily
• Always use a pot with drainage holes

👉 Tip: Thick leaves store water, so it’s better to underwater than overwater.

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-draining soil
• Best mix:
  • Garden soil + cocopeat + perlite/sand (1:1:1)
  • Or cactus/succulent mix
• Soil should never stay soggy

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C
• Likes normal room humidity
• No need for frequent misting
• Keep away from AC/heater air

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed once a month in spring & summer
• Use liquid fertilizer (half strength)
• No fertilizer in winter

✂️ Pruning & Cleaning

• Trim leggy stems for bushy growth
• Remove yellow/damaged leaves
• Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep shine

🌱 Propagation

Very easy by cuttings:

Stem cutting method

1. Cut a healthy stem with 2–3 leaves
2. Place in water or moist soil
3. Roots form in 2–3 weeks

Great for making new plants for your collection 🌱

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⚠️ Common Problems

🍂 Yellow Leaves

• Overwatering
• Poor drainage

📏 Long, Weak Stems

• Low light
• Move to brighter spot

🍁 Brown Tips

• Too much fertilizer
• Dry air
• Irregular watering

🦠 Pests (Rare)

• Mealybugs / spider mites
• Clean with neem oil if seen

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✅ Quick Care Summary

Need	Requirement
Light	Bright indirect
Water	When soil partly dry
Soil	Well draining
Temp	18–30°C
Feeding	Monthly (summer)
Difficulty	Easy

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