Potted plant with green leaves on a white background

Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot

$15.95
$15.95
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Potted plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Watermelon Peperomia with green and silver striped leaves in a nursery pot on a white background
  • Watermelon Peperomia styled in a white Basel 4.7-inch planter indoors; decorative planter sold separately
  • Watermelon Peperomia in a nursery grow pot on an indoor side table by a window
  • Potted peperomia watermelon plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted peperomia watermelon plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Watermelon Peperomia with green and silver striped leaves in a nursery pot on a white background
  • Watermelon Peperomia styled in a white Basel 4.7-inch planter indoors; decorative planter sold separately
  • Watermelon Peperomia in a nursery grow pot on an indoor side table by a window
  • Potted peperomia watermelon plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted peperomia watermelon plant with green leaves on a white background
  • Potted plant with green leaves on a white background
Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot

Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot

$15.95
$15.95

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.

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.
  • 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 houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label, about monthly. Pause or reduce in winter.
  • 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. This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.

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 planter

The white Basel 4.7-inch planter shown in a styled image is sold separately. Its opening measures 4.7 inches; check the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the nursery pot for watering and let it drain before returning it.

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