Species Name: Peperomia argyreia
Common Name(s): Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon Begonia
Defining Characteristics:
Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium
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Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-75°
Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering Frequency: Light watering, Suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days, once the top inch of soil is dry.
Lighting: Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate
Height at Maturity: 6-12 inches
Origin: South America
Regional Locality: Found growing on the forest floor in tropical rainforests
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
Care Notes: Enjoys being rootbound; Only re-pot once every couple of years to a container that is 1 inch wider in diameter than the previous one.
Shipping Notes: As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.
ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.
The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.
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Came packaged neatly and undamaged. I love it its leaves look like little watermelons.
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