How often should I water the round-leaved peperomia?

How often should I water the round-leaved peperomia?

Generally, the temperature in spring and autumn is more suitable for the growth of round-leaf peperomia, so it is best to water it once a week in these two seasons. This will not only prevent water from accumulating at the roots, but also allow for appropriate water replenishment.

If you are caring for round-leaf peperomia in the summer, you need to be more careful, because the hot temperature in summer can easily sunburn its branches and leaves, so you need to spray it with some water every day to lower the temperature. In addition, you need to keep it warm in winter, and generally you don’t need to water it. If you water it normally, you can use tap water.

How to water round-leaf peperomia

1. Observe the soil: Generally, when watering round-leaf peperomia, you should first see whether the soil is relatively dry, and also see whether the soil has good air permeability. If the soil is not breathable, it is best to water less, because it is easy to cause water accumulation.

2. Watering during the peak growing season: During the peak growing season, round-leaf peperomia is relatively short of water. Because it needs sufficient water for the growth of branches and leaves, it is necessary to ensure that its soil is always moist.

Notes on watering round-leaf peperomia

1. Do not water too much: Normally, round-leaf peperomia is very afraid of waterlogging, so be careful every time you water it. Do not water it too much. It is best to ensure that its soil is half dry and half wet, which can promote its growth.

2. Do not place it in a dark place after watering: Generally, the water of the round-leaf peperomia needs to evaporate quickly after watering, so it should not be placed in a dark place, which will easily cause water accumulation at the roots.

What to do if you overwater Peperomia

If the round-leaf peperomia is watered too much, it is generally easy to deal with. First, stop watering it and move it to a warm and sunny place for a few days. At the same time, replace it with some soil with good drainage, which can help it resume growth quickly.