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Peperomia 'Watermelon'

Peperomia 'Watermelon'

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Scientific Name: Peperomia argyreia

Common Name(s): Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon Begonia

Description: Native to northern South America, including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The plant is not closely related to either watermelons or begonias. These terms relate to the shape, markings and texture of the leaves. Growing to 20 cm tall. It is a perennial with asymmetrical oval green leaves, slightly fleshy, strikingly marked with curved silver stripes, and red stems. Tiny green flower spikes appear in summer.

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  • πŸ“” Classification

    Scientific Name: Peperomia argyreia

    Common Name: Watermelon peperomia

    Family: Piperaceae

  • 🌧 Watering Needs

    Medium: Plant likes the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

  • β˜€ Optimal Sunlight

    Partial Shade: 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before noon. In the morning the sunrays are less intense.

  • πŸ“ Mature Plant Size

    Height: 0.50 to 0.75 feet

    Spread: 0.25 to 0.50 feet

  • πŸ‘ Benefits

    • Known to be easy to care for
    • Non-toxic and safe for pets
    • Improves the look of your environment
    • Enjoy reduced stress and increased positive emotions when you bring nature home
  • πŸ“ Native Region

    Brazil

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