Potted plant with green leaves on a white background

Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot

$15.95
Sale price  $15.95 Regular price 
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Potted plant with green leaves on a white background

Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot

$15.95
Sale price  $15.95 Regular price 

Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) earns its name from rounded, slightly pointed leaves with alternating green and silvery stripes that resemble a watermelon rind. Individual leaves rise on slender reddish petioles, giving the plant a compact, airy shape for a desk or shelf.

Points of interest and size

  • One live Watermelon Peperomia in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
  • Estimated mature indoor size: about 8–12 inches tall and wide.
  • Leaf pattern, size and fullness vary naturally.

What you receive

One live Watermelon Peperomia in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Leaf pattern, size and fullness vary naturally. Decorative planters and furnishings in styled photos are not included.

Optional decorative planters

Style your plant with the black BASEL 4.7-inch planter or the white BASEL 4.7-inch planter. Decorative planters are sold separately and are not included with the plant.

Care guide

  • Light: Bright, filtered or indirect light supports clear leaf patterning. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun; very low light may slow growth.
  • Water: Let the upper 1–2 inches of soil dry before watering thoroughly, then allow excess to drain. Avoid keeping the mix constantly wet, which can damage roots and stems; water less frequently in winter.
  • Soil: Use a loose, airy, well-draining indoor mix, such as potting soil with added perlite or fine orchid bark, in a pot with drainage holes. Ready to repot? Shop our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately; add perlite or fine orchid bark as needed to maintain aeration and good drainage.
  • Humidity and temperature: Average to moderately humid indoor air is suitable. Keep warm, ideally around 65–80°F, away from cold drafts and direct heating vents.
  • Feeding: Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth with a balanced slow-release houseplant fertilizer according to its label directions. Shop our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents, sold separately. Pause or reduce feeding in winter, during inactivity, or during extreme heat or cold.
  • Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors. Trim spent flower spikes if they appear; major shaping is rarely needed.
  • Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years and move up only one pot size if crowded. Use fresh airy mix, maintain planting depth and avoid an oversized pot that holds too much moisture.
  • Propagation: Healthy leaves with their petioles or short stem cuttings can root in a lightly moist, airy mix in warm indirect light. Keep the medium gently moist rather than soggy while new growth develops.

Pet safety

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.  keep it out of reach of small children.

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