{"product_id":"peperomia-watermelon-live-potted-house-plant-4-inch-pot-green-foliage-with-striking-patterns-indoor","title":"Watermelon Peperomia, 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatermelon Peperomia (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia argyreia\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Watermelon Peperomia in a \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated mature indoor size: about \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 inches tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf pattern, size and fullness vary naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, filtered or indirect light supports clear leaf patterning. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun; very low light may slow growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moderately humid indoor air is suitable. Keep warm, ideally around 65–80°F, away from cold drafts and direct heating vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors. Trim spent flower spikes if they appear; major shaping is rarely needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003eBasel 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e shown in a styled image is \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856023126247,"sku":"17-ZIAN-Y9FW","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_5051937b-34fc-4635-a881-233bed707d11.png?v=1790462317","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/peperomia-watermelon-live-potted-house-plant-4-inch-pot-green-foliage-with-striking-patterns-indoor","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}