Pretty compact ? They are a relatively slow-growing bushy perennial. When fully grown, expect your plant to be around 12-15 inches (30-38cm) tall. Here they are! Creamish green spikes is the best way I can describe them but… you can see them for yourself! Copyright © 2022 mamvyl90. All Rights Reserved. They don’t produce showy flowers like Hoyas. Floweringįlowers of the Peperomia Polybotrya are… different.
Copyright © 2022 vixievixie. All Rights Reserved. Keep this one in a stable and warm environment. They don’t love the frost (remember, they come from the tropics!). Needless to say, your plant is not cold-hardy. Keep it within 65 – 80 degrees F (18 – 27 degrees C) for your plant to be happy. Your Peperomia Polybotrya loves mild indoor temperatures. It can tolerate average indoor humidity but give it a moisture boost and it’ll reward you with faster growth and lusher leaves.Ĭheck out our favorite ways to increase humidity here. Instead, its native environment is in the tropical rainforest, where humidity is sky-high. While your plant has succulent-like qualities, it is not a succulent that is native to a dry desert. Humidity is where people may get a bit confused. On the other hand, curling leaves and cakey soil indicate your plant needs a drink, badly! Humidity
Raindrop plant care how to#
(Check out our guide on how to save an overwatered plant.) Yellow leaves and soft, droopy stems typically signal that your plant is overwatered.
So, if in doubt, err on the side of underwatering. This is a plant that does not like to be overwatered. Water your Peperomia Polybotrya only when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Many Peperomias have succulent-like qualities, allowing them to endure dry spells. If you feel the leaves of your Raindrop Peperomia, you’ll notice that they are thicker than many other houseplants like Monstera and Pothos. This will only burn its leaves and lead to heartbreak!įor best growth, choose a bright spot in your home that receives lots of indirect light. Your plant can tolerate a range of light conditions but keep it away from prolonged periods of direct afternoon light (when the sun is at its hottest).