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Raindrop Peperomia soil should hold onto the moisture that it needs to grow, while at the same time draining away excess water. In the rainforest, Raindrop Peperomia grows in a spongy, damp soil high in organic matter, so aim for something similar. The enclosed microclimate will also provide higher humidity. If you want to give your Raindrop Peperomia an extra boost, putting it in your bathroom will naturally expose it to a steamy environment when you take your shower.īecause of their small size, Raindrop Peperomia plants are also a perfect fit for a terrarium. However, you will usually find that Raindrop Peperomia humidity requirements in your home can be met with a 40 to 50% humidity level. The ideal humidity for Peperomia polybotrya is 60% or higher. It should come as no surprise that this native of the tropical rainforest thrives in high humidity.

Like all tropical plants, it has no frost hardiness, so it must not be exposed to freezing temperatures. In hot weather, even the blast from an air conditioner can endanger its health.

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Even if your home is heated, cold drafts or frosty windows can cause serious damage to this tender tropical. Your biggest concern should be exposing your Raindrop Peperomia to temperatures below that range, as it has limited low temperature tolerance. The Raindrop Peperomia temperature range is pretty broad, as this plant will grow happily anywhere from 65 to 80✯ (18 to 27✬).īasically, any temperature at which you feel comfortable should be an adequate temperature for Peperomia polybotrya. Don’t stick to a regular schedule, but rather check the soil moisture before adding more. In the fall and winter, Raindrop Peperomia’s watering needs will drop off as it enters its dormant period. Gently pour tepid water across the entire surface, just enough to moisten it. In your home, water Peperomia polybotrya whenever the top inch or two of the soil has dried out. In the rainforest, Raindrop Peperomia is used to fairly constant soil moisture, but at the same time its native soil drains easily, so it’s never saturated. Good Raindrop Peperomia watering means finding that delicate balance between soil that is too wet or too dry.

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Otherwise, keeping them in a north or east window, or out of the full sun in a room facing south or west should be sufficient. However, if you’re growing it in a windowless office, or in a region where the winter hours of daylight are limited, that’s always an option. Usually, you can meet Peperomia polybotrya light needs without plant lights. They live far beneath the towering trees that form the canopy and filter the blazing equatorial sun.Īs a consequence, Raindrop Peperomia light requirements are for bright but indirect light, or around 10,000 to 20,000 lux. These petite tropical plants can be found growing on the forest floor in their native rainforests. In your home, Raindrop Peperomia plant care does not have to recreate those exact equatorial conditions, but good Peperomia polybotrya care should provide the essential elements for vigorous growth. Raindrop Peperomia originates in the tropical rainforests of South America, evolving in a humid, warm environment, where it thrives in the dappled shade. Not only is Raindrop Peperomia non-toxic to people and animals, but it also is one of the plants that can filter chemicals out of the air.

Growing Raindrop Peperomia is easy, too, making them a great first project for beginner indoor gardeners, including young children who want to grow something. Raindrop Peperomia plants are small enough, even at full size, to comfortably fit on a bathroom counter or on a desk, letting you have greenery wherever you want. The Raindrop Peperomia plant is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Peru, and has been grown as a houseplant for many years. Water if the top 2 inches of soil are dryĪ balanced feed once a month in spring and summer Peperomia polybotrya has attractive evergreen leaves, and will also start blooming for you after a few years, adding to its general appeal. This rainforest native is a perfect fit for a terrarium.

Raindrop Peperomia is a cute little tropical plant that is not only easy to grow but small enough to fit anywhere.

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