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Peperomia argyreia (Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon Begonia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002536



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species: Peperomia argyreia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Subtropical
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Dark
  • Silver
  • Variegated
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Green
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Leaf Cuttings
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Let top of soil dry before watering edit | delete
  • Susceptable to rot if kept too moist edit | delete
  • Mealy bugs, spider mites and white fly can be a problem edit | delete
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Mrs. Hankshaw (146)
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