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Peperomia prostrata 'baby'

Peperomia prostrata is photographed in the Charlie pot and the Charlie hanging pot . The package contains a plant in a plastic pot.

!ATTENTION! We send the plant at your own risk, it is very fragile!

About the plant:
Peperomia, or pepper plant, is a plant from the pepper family (yes, this includes black pepper). Peperomia prostrata is a small plant with leaves whose pattern resembles a tortoise shell. That's why it bears the nickname string of turtles. These peppercorns also have the beautiful Czech name Želvičky. If you give the plant enough light, it will grow really fast.
They are most naturally found in South and Central America, but a few species can also be found in Africa. More than 1,500 species have been recorded in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an epiphyte that is often found growing on rotting wood.
Although their shape, size and colors differ, in most cases it is an undemanding shrub-like plant. Its narrow and thin flower grows in the form of a spike. It is yellow in color and looks like a wax candle. The leaves are fleshy and smooth, and can be heart- or spear-shaped.

Difficulty: Advanced
Cleans the air: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Suitable for hydroponics: Yes
Suitable for Kokedama: No

Approximate height of the plant with the pot: 10 cm - 30 cm depending on the diameter of the pot.
Diameter of the flower pot: 6 cm and 8 cm

Every plant is different, just like us humans. Please allow for a possible deviation in appearance compared to the product photo.

We are more about peperomia wrote in our article.

svetlo Light

The plant needs enough diffused light for healthy growth. Avoid direct sunlight, which could burn the leaves. The ideal site is the north and east side near the windows or the west side with fading weak sunlight.

zalivka Watering

We water adequately, we always wait for the substrate to dry out, it has really fragile roots that can rot with excessive watering.

vzduch Humidity

This is a tropical plant that requires increased humidity. You can mist it regularly.

mnozeni Propagation

The easiest way is propagation using leaves that can be rooted in water. It is also possible to use stem leaves or cuttings, which we stick into a mixture of peat and sand. We cover this with foil, which we remove from time to time and moisten the soil. After rooting, transplant into soil.

problemy Common problems

  • Overwatering: Too much water can cause root rot, yellowing and leaf drop.
  • Brown spots on leaves: Burning leaves from direct sunlight, watering with lime water.
  • The plant does not grow: We have to transplant the plant, soil without nutrients, not enough light.
  • Bugs, nematodes: We deal with special sprays.
Peperomia prostrata 'baby'

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