Cultivation methods and precautions of Peperomia odorifera

Potting soil for Peperomia

The soil requirements of Corded Peperomia are relatively unpicky. Generally speaking, well-drained leaf mold will suffice. Flower lovers can also prepare their own nutrient soil suitable for Corded Peperomia, for example, a loose culture soil mixed with garden soil, leaf mold, river sand, etc., and a small amount of cake fertilizer can be added as base fertilizer.

Fertilization of Peperomia

Another thing that cannot be ignored during the growth period of the wrinkled peperomia is the fertilization of the wrinkled peperomia. Generally speaking, it is sufficient to fertilize Peperomia once a month during its growing season. When choosing fertilizer, flower lovers can choose fully decomposed cake fertilizer water, dilute liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen fertilizer, etc. When applying fertilizer, be sure to avoid contact with leaves.

Watering of Peperomia

Peperomia serrata is a mesophytic flower, so it is best to keep the environment where it grows moist. It is best to water the soil in the pot until it is moist. Although it should be moist, you should also be careful not to allow water to accumulate. Once water accumulates, root rot will easily occur.

In summer, the temperature is high and the pepper grass grows vigorously. It is best to water it once every 2 to 3 days. However, in winter, it is dry and the pepper grass grows slowly. It is best to control the amount of water.

Lighting of Peperomia

Peperomia ciliata is actually a semi-shade flower. It is best to place the potted plant of Peperomia ciliata in a semi-shaded place and receive scattered light. If the light is too strong, the leaves will turn yellow. If the light is too weak, the leaves will easily lose their luster. It can be placed in a sunny place in winter.

Pruning of Peperomia

The growth of diurnal peperomia does not go according to our wishes. Sometimes it grows very messy. At this time, we should trim the wrinkled peperomia. The purpose of pruning is to make the plant fuller and the branches and leaves denser. .

You can pinch and prune in early summer. Pinching means pruning the tender leaves growing from the top of the plant. This can inhibit the growth of the plant and allow new leaves to grow from the bottom.

Repotting Peperomia

It is best to repot the potted Peperomia every two years, so for lazy people, isn’t it great not to have to repot it every spring?