Peperomia
Small plants with fleshy leaves: easy, compact and safe for pets. Our Peperomia, and the guide to these plants that forgive everything.
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Step 1 · SoilSignature Potting MixA potting mix for repotting, with compost and biochar instead of peat.2 L · 5 L · د.م. 39,00 – د.م. 59,00Price range: د.م. 39,00 through د.م. 59,00→
Step 2 · NutritionRoot feed — compost teaA concentrated compost tea to feed the roots and the life in the soil: one bottle makes 20 litres of watering.200 ml · د.م. 99,00→
Step 3 · FoliageFoliar feed — seaweedA seaweed extract to support the foliage, sprayed on.200 ml · د.م. 89,00→
Step 4 · ProtectionBlack soap for plantsA ready-to-use black soap that cleans the foliage and helps protect it against pests and diseases.200 ml · د.م. 45,00→Where to start?
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Peperomia, small, tough and safe
With more than a thousand species, the genus Peperomia, in the pepper family (Piperaceae), is one of the largest in the plant world. Most come from tropical America, where they often grow on tree trunks and rocks. Their thick leaves store water, which makes them very tolerant of forgotten waterings. They stay small, grow slowly and are safe for cats and dogs: perfect plants for an office, a shelf or a kitchen.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature18 to 27 °C
Cats, dogsSafe for pets
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Peperomia obtusifolia | The baby rubber plant: round, thick, glossy leaves. |
| Peperomia argyreia | The ‘watermelon’: round leaves striped with silver. |
| Peperomia caperata | Ridged leaves, green or red, in a compact clump. |
| Peperomia prostrata | The ‘string of turtles’: small round leaves on trailing stems. |
| Peperomia polybotrya | Glossy raindrop-shaped leaves, often mistaken for Pilea. |
Caring for them in Morocco
- Light: preferably bright and indirect; tolerates medium light.
- Watering: let the soil dry out almost completely between waterings: it's nearly a succulent.
- Potting mix: very free-draining: a potting mix lightened with perlite, or blended with a little cactus mix.
- Pot: small: it likes being snug, repot only every two to three years.
Reading the symptoms
- Soft stems, leaves blackening at the base: overwatering, the number one cause.
- Leaves dropping: cold or overwatering.
- Wrinkled leaves: thirst: water and they'll plump up again.
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Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pilea a Peperomia?
No. Pilea peperomioides, the Chinese money plant, belongs to the nettle family; it owes its name to its resemblance to some Peperomias.
How do I propagate a Peperomia?
A leaf with its stalk, planted in a light mix and kept just moist, roots within a few weeks.