From the Pertsev family - this is one that came to our homes from distant South and Central America. Peperomia is divided into a great many species and varieties, and in this article we will talk about the most common ones in our area.
Peperomia obtufolia Perfect for growing for beginners, as it is completely unpretentious in care. This is a ground cover, but will look no less decorative in hanging flowerpots. 
This flower is valued not for its bloom, but for its decorative tight leaves from dark green to beige. The most common types are Alba, Variegata and Albomarginata.
Prefers to grow in partial shade or in places with diffused light. The hot sun can immediately cause burns and become covered with dark spots.
The flower does not like cold air and drafts, so during ventilation it is better to move the flowerpot away from the window. Feels great when room temperature from 18°C to 25°C.The plant is hardy, generously recommended once a week, and in summer you can spray the flower with a spray bottle. At the same time, we do not allow water to stagnate in the pot to avoid rotting of the roots. 
Peperomia obtufolia and reproduces. Cuttings- the easiest way, just separate the cutting with 2-3 internodes and plant it in new pot with a mixture or sand, and a month later planted on permanent place.
Did you know?The flower of Peperomia obtufolia is thin, light and looks like a mouse tail. They also predict the weather; before the rain, the tail always spins.
Multicarpal
(Peperomia polybotrya) is a rather rare species, not often found in our homes. 
The homeland is considered to be Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Bush plant, 20-50 cm high.
The leaves are cone-shaped, dark green, more reminiscent of water lilies. The flowers are similar to plantain, only white or beige. 
Prefers partial shade and does not tolerate bright sunlight.
Decorative look bush peperomia with thick fleshy pagons up to 30-40 cm in height. The ovoid leaves are shiny with a waxy coating measuring 5-9 cm. 
Color ranges from dark green to soft green with cream or even pink edging. The flowers are small white-green and almost invisible.
Magnolia leaf peperomia prefers diffused sunlight and does not tolerate rearrangements and moves. Therefore, find a permanent place for it in your home.
Peperomia ferreira- semi-succulent epiphytic plant reaching a height of 30 cm. 
Thick shoots are densely covered with leaves, which seem to be folded in half and, when viewed from above, resemble a star.
The color is light green or light green. This flower can be called the most economical, since the shape of its leaves prevents the rapid evaporation of moisture, which means there is no need for frequent watering. 
Requires moist soil, as it comes from the tropics, but spraying is not recommended. Likes fresh warm air with a temperature not lower than +15°C.
Peperomia pereskifolia came to our homes from the tropical thickets of South America, where it loves to grow and spread on the bark of half-rotten fallen trees, creating a thick green carpet. 
The plant is a ground cover, but also does well in hanging pots. Prefers partial shade, because in the bright light of the sun the leaves lighten.
Almond-shaped, rigid leaves in length 3-5 cm, have a dark green color with an emerald tint. This flower does not like frequent watering, but only in cases where the soil is already dry, but spraying is mandatory. 
Did you know?Peperomia has a positive effect on the overall atmosphere in the house, absorbing harmful toxins and formaldehydes, producing pure oxygen and enriching the air.
Peperomia reddish(Peperomia rubella) got its name due to the red thin stems on which they grow oval shape leaves with a green top and red interior. 
The bush is decorative, creeping, and has highly branched shoots. The entire bush is covered with delicate light fluff.
Peperomia capita(Peperomia glabella) - a dense ampelous bush, which is covered with dark green oval leaves from 2 to 4 cm in length, is unpretentious. 
The plant is creeping and “burns out” in bright light. The bush becomes pale green, and the stems, which are red in partial shade, become soft pink.
Peperomia clusifolia- one of the most decorative representatives of this genus. 
Thick, short stems end in bright ovate leaves 8-12 cm long. The shade is light green with a variegated beige-red edging. There are varieties with a yellowish or pink border.
It came to us from Venezuela and the Antilles, where it grows on the coasts or in rock recesses. Prefers peaty soil. 
(Peperomia caperata) came to us from Brazil and combines several decorative species.
They are similar in size, usually up to 20 cm and have heart-shaped leaves with deep grooves, fully justifying their name in appearance. 
- Lilian- one of the most known species wrinkled peperomia due to its decorative effect. With a small plant size, the leaves are green in color with light green or cream grooves. The flower can be compared to a lily.
- Shumi Red It is distinguished by wine-burgundy leaves with deep brownish grooves. It blooms with beige or white spikes that rise 10-12 cm above the bush.
- Luna red has a bright burgundy color not only of the leaves, but also of the stems, as well as a compact shape.
- Rosso- it is dense, up to 25 cm high, with elongated fleshy leaves and deep longitudinal veins. Dark green above and deep burgundy below. At home it blooms quite rarely.
- Apricots got its name in honor of the bright edging of apricot-colored leaves.
Pay attention to the condition of the flower: bubbles on the leaves appear due to overwatering, a pale and lethargic bush in summer means too much light, brown spots on the plant indicate hypothermia or draft.
Whorled peperomia in its natural habitat grows on rocks, on the trunks of rotting trees and on the coasts. 
This is a succulent with diamond-shaped green leaves completely covered with white fluff. The leaves are arranged in whorls, that is, 4-5 leaves at the same height. This is where the name of the species comes from. Blooms in late May or June.
Among the peperomia species, this one is different largest sizes, as it grows up to 40 cm.
On a thick stem, hard green lanceolate-shaped leaves with light veins are sparsely arranged. The leaves below have a bright pink tint and are covered with light fluff. 
Naked peperomia- This is an ampelous plant that takes root well in the house. The leaves are small, smooth and green, arranged densely on pink stems.
Relates well to dry indoor air and does not require frequent watering. Quite weak root system, so use 5-6 cm. 
Homeland peperomia silver is northern South America and Venezuela. 
Low, dense pagons with large shield-shaped leaves 5-10 cm in length, similar in color to the rind of a watermelon.
Their color is gray with a pearlescent tint, with dark green thick veins in the form of arcs running from base to tip.
It grows best on a mixture of sand, humus and leaf soil in a ratio of 1:2:2. 
Peperomia pitata(Peperomia puteolata) is a small ampelous bush with thin pink or burgundy stems.
The leaves are striped, almond-shaped, emerald in color with light green veins. Brazil is considered its homeland. 
Spotted peperomia- This decorative bush, powerful stems reach up to 1 cm in diameter, reminiscent of the well-known hosta.
The leaves are large, elongated and pointed at the end, measuring 10-15 cm. The color is dark green, contrasting effectively with the light veins. 
It blooms in spikelets 40 cm high, dark burgundy in color. Habitat - Peru, Haiti.
Whichever variety you choose from such a quantity, rest assured that peperomia, with proper care, will delight you and your loved ones for a very long time!
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Peperomia is evergreen, which belongs to the Pertsev family. To date, scientists have discovered more than a thousand species of this flower. The climate most suitable for peperomia is in the tropics of South America. However, this does not prevent breeding such beautiful plant at home, the care of which requires knowledge of some nuances.
general information
Peperomia can have the form of a bush or subshrub, live one year or several years, it all depends on the species. The leaves of the plant are leathery and dense, the shoots are thick.
Peperomia can be bred without much difficulty in room conditions, forming suitable climatic characteristics. Many species are of particular interest due to the possibility of growing them under " short day"or as hanging plants. Peperomia is used to create beautiful flower forms. Its branches are often used for room decoration. Most specimens are characterized by compact sizes, do not take up much space, and therefore actively fill small volumes.
Home care
Caring for peperomia does not cause any particular difficulties, and its appearance creates a special coziness in the house.
Reproduction at home
There are 4 ways to propagate peperomia:
Variety of peperomia species
In general, flower care is carried out according to the same scheme. At home, you can grow several types of peperomia, and the behavior with them is slightly different from the standard.
For example, Peperomia lilian likes partial shade, so it is quite easy to grow. The plant has large leaves and veins light shade, which looks very nice in the interior.
Peperomia obtufolia is characterized by wide oval leaves edged with a thin red-brown stripe. This species loves warmth, and during the growing season it is better to keep the temperature within 20-25 C. Tulip-leaved peperomia has a weak root system, so it is better to place it in loose, slightly acidic soil.
The plant must be replanted at least once every three years to prevent rotting of the roots in the substrate.
It is necessary to lay out drainage at the bottom. Peperomia obtufolia reproduces well by cuttings.
Peperomia corrugata belongs to the category of light-loving plants, but it must be carefully protected from direct sun rays. The root system is not particularly developed, which requires a breathable substrate. The flower is generally unpretentious.
Peperomia clusifolia has a relatively large size, a branching erect stem, and ovate leaves. The plant feels comfortable in hydroponics. This species is very sensitive to excessive cooling and moisture.
Peperomia magnoliafolia has erect, fleshy stems 30-40 cm high. The leaves are green, broadly ovate or broadly oval with a rounded top, covered with a waxy coating. The plant is very heat-loving, caring for it involves providing temperature regime within a narrow range of 23-25 C.
Peperomia The pepper family (Piperaceae) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to the southern regions of tropical America and India. In nature, ampelous forms grow on tree trunks, creeping and compact on the moss floor of the tropical forest. The name peperomia comes from the Greek peperi - “pepper” and omos - “similar”.
Peperomia have thick, fleshy stems, erect, lodging or hanging, often creeping. Sometimes the stems are greatly shortened, and the leaves sit on them so closely that they form a kind of rosette. Peperomia roots are creeping or tuberous. The leaves are whole, entire, without stipules, just like the stems - fleshy, succulent, with well-developed aquiferous tissue capable of holding a large supply of water in the cells. Peperomia have very different leaf blades. There are peperomia with glossy leathery leaves, dark green or variegated with white strokes, there are golden and silver-striped, brown or olive, and there are corrugated or velvety leaves, the shape can be fleshy and wrinkled, smooth and velvety, round, lanceolate, heart-shaped, obovate. The arrangement of leaves on the stems can be alternate or whorled.
Small, inconspicuous white, cream or pale green flowers, devoid of perianth, are collected in dense spike-shaped or cob-shaped inflorescences on long peduncles, sometimes united in small panicles. Each flower sits in the axil of a tiny bract that looks like a scutellum and consists of 2 stamens and 1 pistil with a sessile stigma, often in the form of a tassel. They are so small that they can only be seen with a strong magnifying glass. The fruits are tiny, dry berries that protrude from the surface of the cob and are easily separated from it at the slightest touch. Flowering and fruiting continue almost all year round, but have no decorative value.
Kinds
Peperomia velutina) is a herbaceous plant with erect dark red, softly pubescent stems. Leaves are alternate, short-petiolate (0.7-1 cm). The shape of the leaves is almost round; on top they have 5-7 light green or silver veins. The leaves are bare or slightly pubescent, sometimes velvety-pubescent over the entire surface. The spikes are apical or axillary, about 7 cm long and 3 mm wide.
Peperomia clusiifolia is a perennial large herbaceous terrestrial plant with ascending, fleshy brown stems rooting in the lower nodes. The leaves are alternate, hard, on very short petioles, almost sessile, up to 15 cm long, 6-8 cm wide, with a blunt or barely notched apex and a wedge-shaped base. The leaves are violet-green on top with a narrow purple border along the edge.
In indoor culture there is a variegated form of Variegata - with less dense, variegated leaves. Along the vein they are dark green with grayish splashes, then milky white or yellowish, along the very edge with a narrow reddish border.
Reddish Peperomia (Peperomia rubella) - perennial herbaceous terrestrial plants with strong branches. The shoots are thin, red, the leaves are oppositely located, very small, oblong-oval, green above, reddish below.
Peperomia maculosa- perennial herbaceous terrestrial plants with thick, about 1 cm in diameter or more, erect, softly pubescent stems up to 30 cm long. Shoots in brown spots. The leaves are alternate, with long reddish-brown, spotted petioles, large (up to 15 cm long, up to 10 cm wide), varied in shape, from oblong to broadly ovate, pointed at the apex, rounded at the base, heart-shaped or thyroid-shaped, shiny above, dark -green with bright whitish veins, pale green below, bare or velvety with very small hairs densely covering them. Flower spikes are very long (up to 40-45 cm), dark brown.
Peperomia marmorata- perennial herbaceous plant, low, dense. The leaves are heart-shaped, fleshy.
Creeping Peperomia (Peperomia serpens)- perennial epiphytic plants with lying or hanging and erect shoots. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate, with a heart-shaped base, on petioles, green, sometimes variegated.
Peperomia blanda- perennial epiphytic, densely pubescent plants, with erect simple or slightly branched purple stems up to 30 cm high. Leaves are opposite or almost whorled, 3-4, entire, oval, 3-4 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, velvety green above , purple underneath (young ones with purple spots or borders), with 3 light green arcuate veins. The stems and leaves are velvety covered with short white hairs. Flowers in loose spikes 6–12 cm long.
Gray Peperomia (Peperomia incana)- perennial herbaceous plants, terrestrial or subshrubs, up to 50 cm tall with densely pubescent shoots. The leaves are alternate, almost round, about 5 cm in diameter, slightly narrowed towards the apex, thick, green, white-pubescent, with a developed midrib.
Silver Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia)- perennial terrestrial or epiphytic plants with shortened, abundantly branching stems bearing alternate leaves, clustered like rosettes. Leaves are basal, on long (more than 10 cm) reddish petioles, round-oval, 8-12 cm long, on the upper side with wide white-silver stripes between green arcuate veins (7-9), glabrous, glossy, fleshy. Narrow cylindrical cobs 3.5-6 cm long, about 3 mm wide, sit 2-3 on a long (12-15 cm) peduncle.
Peperomia caperata- a compact, low-growing plant, no more than 10 cm high. Wrinkled leaves that are very close together form a kind of rosettes. The leaf blade is dark green with a chocolate-brown tint along the bottom of the grooves. The veins are deeply depressed at the top and prominently protruding at the bottom. The petioles are long, pale pink, slightly ribbed. A beautiful flowering species. Long thin ears, towering above the dense mass of foliage, attract attention with their snow-white color, further emphasizing the peculiar beauty of the dark velvety leaves. Flowering usually occurs in summer.
Peperomia obtusifolia- perennial herbaceous plants with bare shoots, terrestrial or epiphytes. Leaves are petiolate, elliptical, obovate, 5-8 cm long and 3-4 cm wide, obtuse at the apex, dense, leathery, dark green, alternate. Deciduous ornamental plant. The culture has a number of forms that differ in shape, color and size of the leaf blade.
Alba- with milky white or cream leaves;
Albomarginata- leaves are grayish-green in the middle and silvery at the edges;
Variegata- the leaves in the middle are green, mottled with gray-green and unevenly edged, creamy white.
Care
Lighting
The light regime required by peperomia directly depends on the species. Peperomia with dark green leaves grow in light partial shade; variegated species are more light-loving. Therefore, it is better to place all species in bright, diffused light, shading them from direct sunlight, especially in summer. In winter, provide good lighting, otherwise the leaves become smaller and lose color.
Peperomia obtufolia "Greengold"
Temperature
Peperomia require relatively warm conditions all year round. In spring summer period optimal temperature 20-22°C. In autumn-winter - within 18-22°C, not lower than 16°C. Plants do not tolerate drafts well; it is not recommended to place them outside. Fresh air. The peperomia root system should not be overcooled; the substrate temperature should not be lower than 17-20°C.
Air humidity
Air humidity does not play a significant role. Plants are resistant to dry air, but develop better at air humidity of 50 to 60%. In summer, spraying is useful only for peperomia with non-pubescent leaves. The leaves of large-leaved peperomia are wiped with a damp sponge. Do not spray in winter.
Watering
IN spring-summer period water moderately. In winter, it is rare when the soil dries out thoroughly and soft, settled, lukewarm water is used (2-3°C warmer than the air in the room). The soil in the pot should dry thoroughly between two waterings. Excessive waterlogging is more dangerous for plants than accidental drying, as it can lead to rotting of the roots and stems. On the other hand, prolonged overdrying leads to wilting and falling leaves.
Fertilizer
Fertilize from spring to autumn 2 times a month, in winter once a month fertilize with complex fertilizer for decorative foliage indoor plants.
The soil
The substrate is loose, well-permeable, for example, a mixture of leaf soil, humus, peat and sand (2:1:1:1) or a mixture of leaf soil, peat and sand in equal quantities, soil pH can range from 5.5 to 6.5 .
Transfer
Peperomia are replanted every two years in the spring or as needed if the plant slows down or roots appear from drainage hole. Since the roots of peperomia, even large specimens, are small, the pot is not too spacious. Good drainage required.
Peperomia "Watermelon"
Reproduction
Peperomia propagated seeds, stem and leaf cuttings, and dividing the bush during transplantation.
Sowing seeds produced in bowls. Composition of the earthen mixture: leaf and sand in equal parts. After sowing, the bowls are covered with glass, placed in a mini-greenhouse and kept at a temperature of 24-25°C. The main care before emergence is to maintain the moisture of the substrate (moistened through a fine sieve or sprayed with a spray bottle). In the phase of fully developed one or two leaves, the seedlings dive into a box at a distance of 2x2 cm. The composition of the soil is the same. In this phase, seedlings need light, but shading from the bright rays of the sun is necessary. As they develop, stronger young plants are planted in 5-7 cm pots one at a time. Composition of the soil mixture: leaf, peat, turf and sand (1:1:0.5:0.5).
When breeding stem and leaf cuttings in the spring-summer period, cuttings are cut with 1-3 nodes, depending on the length of the nodes. The substrate is peat, humus-leaf soil and sand. Using a mini-greenhouse speeds up the rooting process. You can root cuttings in water. The dishes with the planted cuttings are placed in a warm place (24-25°C). At this temperature, the cuttings take root within three to four weeks. IN further care the same as for seedlings.
Peperomia "Belly Button"
Plants are also propagated leaves, planting them with a very short petiole in bowls with sand, which are also placed in a mini-greenhouse. Rooted (up to 25 days) cuttings are transplanted into 7-centimeter pots.
Reproduction dividing the bush carried out during transplantation, in the spring.
Diseases and pests
Root and root collar rot are the result of various fungal infections, manifested by excessive soil compaction or excessive moisture. Replant the plant in new soil and reduce watering.
Often settles on peperomias mealybug, in cases of damage, wipe the leaves with cotton wool soaked in alcohol.
Peperomia is also susceptible virus that causes dwarfism. Remove such plants to avoid infecting healthy specimens with the virus.
Possible difficulties:
Falling leaves- insufficient moisture, cold content.
The tips and edges of the leaves turn brown- a sharp drop in temperature or draft.
Leaves become limp and faded, spots of rot appear on the stem or leaves— waterlogging of the soil, especially in combination with low temperatures.
Leaves wrinkle and wither- excess light.
Corky growths on leaves below— waterlogging of the soil, especially in winter.
Yellowing of leaves, appearance rust spots
- excess fertilizer.
Pepper family. Motherland South America, Mexico. This extensive genus contains about 1000 species in nature. Among peperomia grown as houseplants there are small, small-leaved species, and large tub-shaped plants, ampelous or bush-like forms.
Types of peperomia
All types of peperomia are capable of killing pathogenic bacteria in the air (streptococci, staphylococci, sarcina), so it is especially useful to keep these plants in the children's room if the child often suffers from colds.
- Peperomia magnoliaefolia- has strongly branching, erect stems with a reddish tint and alternate leaves on short petioles about 12-15 cm long, round or obovate in shape. The leaves are fleshy, leathery, shiny, pure green or various shapes white or yellow spots.
- - very similar to the previous species, they are often confused, the main difference is in the structure of the inflorescence and fruits. The leaves are about 10-12 cm long, dark green or variegated. This type of peperomia has more rounded leaves. To see the difference between types, compare the ratio of leaf length to width.
Peperomia obtusifolia
Peperomia magnoliifolia
Peperomia incana
- Silver Peperomia Peperomia argyreia- a small bush-like plant with a shortened stem, on which several leaves on long petioles form a twisted rosette. The leaves are ovoid, about 7-9 cm long, pointed at the apex. The leaf is painted - there are dark green stripes along the central veins, and silver between them.
- Peperomia griseoargentea- very similar to the previous type, but there are no such pronounced silvery stripes, but rather the entire leaf is silvery-green in color with an uneven, wavy surface. There is a variety with black and green stripes along the veins.
- Peperomia clusiaefolia- a large bush-like plant with erect, fleshy stems; large, obovate-shaped leaves, elongated at the base, up to 15 cm long, thick and fleshy, sit on short petioles. The leaves are dark green with a reddish tint and a red-brown stripe along the edge.
- Peperomia pereskiaefolia- a large plant with first erect, then lodging stems. The leaves are collected in rosettes of 3-5 pieces of elliptical shape, pointed at the end. The leaves are dark green, leathery and hard; three arcuate veins are clearly visible on the surface.
Peperomia caperata
Peperomia caperata "Schumi Red"
On the left is Peperomia Sanders, in the center is Peperomia grey-silver, on the right is Peperomia wrinkled
- Peperomia scandens- a small hanging plant with long pinkish-green stems and oval-shaped leaves, pointed at the end, about 5 cm long.
- - an ampel plant with drooping or creeping stems and wide oval leaves of bright green color.
Peperomia clusiifolia "Jely"
- Peperomia rotundifolia- a hanging plant with small, up to 1 cm long, round leaves, often sitting on short petioles on a green creeping stem.
- Peperomia prostrata- similar to the previous view. hanging plant with small, up to 1 cm long, rounded leaves, but they are not as frequent as on Peperomia rotundifolia. The leaves are variegated - with silver or bronze spots, the stem is reddish in color.
Peperomia griseoargentea "Pink Marble"
Peperomia orba
Peperomia glabella
Peperomia care
Temperature: Peperomia grows well in warm rooms at 20-26°C. In winter, she would like a cooler environment with a decrease in illumination and daylight hours, optimally 17-18°C, not lower than 14°C.
Lighting: Bright diffused light, obligatory shading from direct sunlight in spring and summer from 12 to 16 o'clock, no need to shade on an eastern or north-western window sill. Peperomia species with dark green leaves grow in light partial shade, while variegated species are more light-loving. In winter, good lighting is required, otherwise the leaves begin to shrink and lose color, so by winter, move the peperomia closer to the light. IN middle lane In winter in Russia, peperomia can even stand on a southern window.
Watering: In summer, in hot weather, after the soil in the pot has thoroughly dried out, the next day. If it is not too hot (22-24°C) 2-3 days after the soil has dried. Peperomia can be dried until completely dry. earthen coma. In winter, when the contents are cool (below 20°C), watering is rare, after the soil dries, only after a few days. The soil of peperomia should not be constantly wet - it easily rots or becomes spotted, and wart-like spots appear on the leaves.
Attention: peperomia with more thin leaves, like Peperomia gray-silver, Sanders, etc. species need to be watered somewhat more often than rigid-leaved ones (clusifolia, blunt-leaved). Those. they also need to thoroughly dry the soil before the next watering, but not to the point of weightlessness of the pot.
Fertilizer: Only during active growth from March to July every two weeks, with complex fertilizer for indoor plants. If there is a lack of nutrients in the soil, then the young leaves become smaller. The dose of fertilizer is taken two times less than in the instructions!
Air humidity: Optimal is about 40-50%. Periodically spray peperomia with non-hairy leaves to wash away dust and refresh the plant. Large-leaved peperomia with a glossy leaf surface can be wiped with a damp sponge to remove dust. Many peperomia with crinkled leaves, such as Peperomia caperata, do not tolerate water on the leaves.
Transfer: Small-leaved peperomia are usually replanted annually, large-leaved peperomia can be replanted less frequently - every two years in the spring, or as necessary, when the plant slows down, the soil is compacted into a monolithic mass. Since the roots of peperomia, even large specimens, are small, a small pot is needed.
Great option soil mixture, quite nutritious and in which it is difficult to fill the plant: leaf soil (1 part), humus (1 part), coconut substrate(1 part) and fine gravel (1 part). You can use a purchased universal soil mixture; soil mixtures “for palms” or “for ficuses” are also suitable - but to such peat soils you need to add raising agents - part of vermiculite (gravel, zeolite granules). Soil acidity for peperomia is 5.8-6.
Reproduction
Peperomia is propagated by leaf and stem cuttings, seeds, dividing the bush. The most common propagation is by stem cuttings, and, with good lighting and warmth, the cuttings easily take root in water at any time of the year.
Peperomia cuttings root well both in wet sand and in water, so you can put a cutting or leaf of peperomia in a small glass or cup, in boiled water. You don’t have to dry the sheet, but immediately place it in water so that the bottom of the sheet is about 3 mm in water. If there is more water, there is a chance that the leaf petiole will rot.
If you only got one leaf of peperomia, then you can root it too. To do this, you need to pour vermiculite into a container, moisten it, put a peperomia leaf on the surface, cover it with glass (not completely) and put it in a light, but not sunny place. When the leaf takes root, you need to wait for a new sprout - a young shoot, and only then transplant it into a pot in prepared soil. Remove with a tablespoon, along with vermiculite. Sprinkle soil on top, but do not compact it.
By the way
Big advantage Peperomia is that they grow rather slowly, and their small root system allows them to be grown in composition with other species or plants. Some types of peperomia are grown as ground cover plants in pots with large upright plants, such as monstera, citrus fruits, etc.
When flowering, all peperomia form unusual inflorescences, somewhat similar to the inflorescence of a plantain - long, light green or cream-colored spike-shaped or cob-shaped inflorescences covered with small tubercles, rather like long whips, but provide irrefutable evidence that this plant belongs to the peperomia genus.
The photograph shows the inflorescence of Peperomia caperata
Important
Leaves wrinkle, dry out and fall off- if the room is too heat- above 27°C, or too cold - below 13°C; if the soil is too dry.
Leaves become lethargic, turn black and fall off, there is softening of the stems- with excessive watering, when the soil does not have time to dry out.
Leaves become limp and pale- if there is excess lighting, then burns or redness of the leaves may form on the leaves.
The leaves are pale light green, the petioles of the leaves are too long, the bush does not hold its shape, it seems loose- with insufficient lighting, especially in winter.
The plant has stopped growing, new leaves are becoming smaller- lack of nutrients - it's time to replant the plant.
Leaves have turned yellow and drooped or have rusty spots.- from excess fertilizers.
Peperomia do not like to “keep their feet cold” and are very sensitive to waterlogged soil.
In particular, raised spots may appear on hard-leaved peperomia due to frequent waterlogging. Brown, the so-called non-infectious suberization.
From personal experience
Ella: My variety is not variegated, but simply dark green, it stands on the windowsill of a north-eastern window, it likes water moderately, between waterings the soil dries out about 1 cm deep. Not capricious, very grateful rastushka. And don't be afraid to trim it. I already wrote once that after polishing the leaves the trunks and leaves turned black, so I cut it off by more than half. And what do you think - it grew quickly and became even more beautiful.
Yamara: My peperomia is on the east window. I water it moderately after the soil dries out about a centimeter or two.
At first I sprayed it, but then I stopped (I have it surrounded by begonias, and they don’t like rain). And to tell the truth, I didn’t notice any difference in its condition after stopping daily spraying, so now I spray it only to wash the leaves from dust.
I cut the cuttings with leaves and placed them in water - they take root very quickly. I didn’t throw away the old plant that remained after pruning - scanty branches with a small number of leaves - I gave it to friends. According to them, the plant has grown and feels great now. And my two, obtained from cuttings, are also holding up well!
In general, it is really very beautiful, and at the same time unpretentious plant
Peperomia seeds
Peperomia is propagated by seeds in the spring. Sowing is done in March, in wide bowls, in a mixture of peat or leaf soil and sand. The seeds can be pre-soaked overnight in an “epin” solution. The seeds are laid out on the surface of the ground, lightly sprinkled with soil and moistened with a spray bottle. The bowl is covered with glass or a bag and placed in a warm place.
The temperature for seed germination is about 24-25°C. The crops must be ventilated periodically. Grown seedlings do not need picking; they are immediately planted in small, shallow cups. Peperomia can be planted in groups in one pot, several cuttings or several seedlings.
About watering and overflow
Peperomia should be watered carefully; overmoistening causes their thin roots to rot easily, but if the soil is too dry, in some types of peperomia with non-succulent leaves, for example, wrinkled peperomia, the ends of the leaves can dry out, they turn brown and become dry like parchment. Peperomia with hard, leathery leaves, for example, magnolia-leaved, dull-leaved, clusielifolia, do not dry out at the edges due to overdrying; the leaves begin to wrinkle slightly, but after watering they restore turgor. Such peperomia require less frequent watering than species with thin and wrinkled leaves.
If the plant is flooded, the stems and petioles droop, the leaves lose their brightness of color, and brown, non-dry spots appear. Sometimes, due to waterlogging, mold appears on the ground, or worms appear - white, about 1-2 mm long, quickly running or jumping on the surface of the earth, worms. In this case, the plant must be replanted in fresh, dry soil. Try not to damage the root ball, but avoid excess moisture, getting wet in several layers toilet paper. After transplanting, water very moderately and periodically loosen the soil. If soil pests have not disappeared, use a fungicide.