FEATURES
Introducing ‘Sweet & Sour,’ an upright peperomia that is sure to be a delightful treat in any space! This baby rubber plant has glossy, spoon-shaped, fleshy leaves with creamy margins and marbled green centers. There is also a dash of pinkish-red highlighting, making ‘Sweet & Sour’ even more delectable! Over time, the upright stems of this peperomia may develop a trailing habit, ideal for spilling out of a container or hanging basket.
Adaptable As Houseplant
Foliage Interest
Harmful To:
Pets
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
HouseplantHeight Category:
MediumHeight:
6 - 12 Inches 15cm - 30cm
Foliage Colors:
GreenFoliage Shade:
Light green foliage edged with cream variegationHabit:
UprightContainer Role:
ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
HighLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:
ModeratePreferred Temperature:
60 - 85 °FWater Category:
AverageHumidity Preference:
LowContainer Soil Type:
Cactus, Palm, and Citrus MixNeeds Good Drainage
Uses:
Bright SpacesUses Notes:
Not poisonous to pets.
Maintenance Notes:
- For optimal performance, keep your Peperomia at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Peperomias prefer to be grown in medium to bright, indirect light. They may tolerate lower light, but will not grow as fast or have variegation that is as vivid. Direct sunlight can lead to leaf scorch.
- If your Peperomia is getting leggy or leaning to one side, it is stretching for more light. Move it to a brighter location and rotate your plant regularly to ensure even light distribution, and even growth.
- Peperomias aren’t all that fussy when it comes to humidity, but varieties with thinner, less succulent leaves may benefit from higher humidity.
- This succulent-like Peperomia prefers to dry out in between waterings. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.
- Feed your Peperomia once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- Peperomias with succulent-leaves grow best in a Cactus or Succulent Soil Mix, or in an all-purpose potting mix with added sand and perlite to ensure sharp drainage.
