Peperomia ‘Pepperspot’ is a delightful, compact, and easy-to-care-for houseplant. It has delicate, trailing red stems adorned with tiny, glossy, light-green leaves. Its graceful cascading habit makes it an excellent ‘spiller’ for hanging baskets, high shelves, or the edge of a pot. This plant is a fantastic choice for beginners due to its resilience and low-maintenance nature.
Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sun can scorch the leaves, while too little light will cause the stems to become leggy and sparse.
- Watering: Peperomias have semi-succulent leaves that store water, so they are sensitive to overwatering. Allow the top half of the soil to dry out completely before watering. It’s better to underwater than to overwater this plant.
- Soil: Use a well-draining, airy potting mix. A standard potting mix with some added perlite or bark will work well.
- Pruning: You can pinch back the stems to encourage a bushier plant. The cuttings can be easily propagated to create new plants.
- Pests: Keep an eye out for pests like mealy bugs and spider mites, although they are uncommon.
