Alternatively, you can improvise by placing a large plastic bag over the pot and punching holes in it. While propagating is that simple, there are a couple of points you should keep in mind. I suggest potting your cutting while it’s still fresh to encourage proper growth. This entails putting the cutting upright in the moist soil from step 1. Now all that’s left to do is to pot my fresh cutting. I then remove the lower leaves so that I’m only left with two at the top. When clipping, I usually cut below the bottom leaf. Next, I use my gardening shears to get a stem cutting with three or more leaves. I prefer moist soil so that it’s ready to facilitate the growth of the cuttings I start by filling a small container with moist soil. Here’s how I propagate my Peperomia polybotrya: Its thick and succulent leaves store water and nutrients, providing a steady supply of food. If you love Peperomias, you’ll be pleased to know that the polybotrya is one of the easiest plants to propagate. It contains equal parts nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).Īlso, only apply the fertilizer directly to the soil – to facilitate root development – and not the leaves. When it comes to type, a NPK 20-20-20 fertilizer is the best option. I prefer fertilizing in spring and summer as this is when the plant’s growth is at its peak. Peperomia puteolata is a succulent plant that is fine with low humidity levels around 40% or lowerįertilize Peperomia polybotrya every two weeks in spring and summer using a balanced fertilizer with an NPK of 20-20-20 or 10-10-10.įor optimal growth, consider applying fertilizer to your Peperomia polybotrya. This is not that different from other Peperomias, which thrive in temperatures ranging between 65 and 80☏ (18-27☌).ĭuring winter, I counter-check the placement of my raindrop plant to ensure it’s not being exposed to extremely cold temperatures. The minimum temperature this plant should be subjected to is 50☏ (10☌). The Peperomia polybotrya fares well under warmer temperatures. The ideal temperature range for Peperomia polybotrya is 65 and 80☏ (18-27☌). I always stick my finger in the soil to determine whether it’s truly dry before watering. However, I recommend watering your plant based on the dryness of the soil, as opposed to estimating the time when you last watered. So, what’s the right frequency of watering this plant? Experts recommend doing it twice a week during summer and once a week during winter. This reduces the amount of oxygen, which in turn affects the development of the root system. Here’s the thing, if you add too much water, it will occupy plenty of space in the soil. Overwatering Peperomia polybotrya does more harm than good. What I mean is adding just enough water to last it for a while. No, when I say generously, I do not mean overwatering. With the Raindrop Peperomia, the trick is to water generously. So if you have a tendency of forgetting to water your houseplants as I do, this plant is very forgiving.
Water Peperomia polybotrya thoroughly once the top 2” of soil are dry by checking with your index finger.Īs a succulent plant, this Peperomia has an incredible ability to retain water in its foliage. This isn’t a big deal though as you can always prune the stretched-out plant.īut afterward, ensure you move it to a place with adequate light. Important to keep in mind is that insufficient light can cause the plant to become leggy.Įssentially, it starts growing in the direction of the light source. This way, the leaves won’t get scorched and wilt. However, if there’s too much sunlight, consider placing it behind curtain sheers. That said, a little morning sunshine won’t harm this plant. When it comes to indirect sunlight, be sure to place it on an east or west-facing windowsill. The Peperomia polybotrya thrives best when it’s exposed to either bright indirect sunlight or artificial bright light. Since it’s easy to overwater the polybotrya, it’s also important to ensure that the soil used has good drainage. I always use a blend containing equal parts of peat moss and perlite. To provide optimal support and ensure the plant grows healthily, use a quality potting mix. This means it can’t be transplanted as easily as other houseplants. One drawback of the Peperomia polybotrya is that it has a weak root system.
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