Heres what you should probably know about the basic care requirements for peperomia orba.
Light
Peperomia orba does best with full to partial sun.
Usually, this can be found near a north- or east-facing window.
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If the soil becomes soggy or retains water, the plant can suffer from root rot.
Water
As a semi-succulent, peperomia orba benefits from deep, infrequent watering.
When the plant goes dormant during the winter months, withhold water for longer periods of time.
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You may only need to water every few weeks during periods of cool weather.
If you do, use a balanced fertilizer formula, like 10-10-10.
Apply it according to the label instructions.
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Be sure to avoid fertilization during the plants dormancy period.
With that in mind, its not necessary to repot this plant very often.
Leaves Turning Yellow
Yellowing leaves can indicate two things: lack of sunlight or overwatering.
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To determine if overwatering is causing your peperomia orba leaves to yellow, extend the time between watering.
Withhold water until the top 2 inches of the soil become dry to the touch.
Allow the soil to dry out before watering again.
In addition, the leaves or stems may turn brown or gray.
Root rot is because of excessive moisture levels that allow fungus to develop in the root system.
Healthy roots should be green or white and firm.
Increase watering frequency, but remember to only water when the top layer of soil feels dry.
This common nickname for Peperomia orba is due to the plants compact size and preference for warm temperatures.
Its small enough to fit on a radiator and, in theory, will benefit from the hot air.
However, the reality is that peperomia orba prefers moderate temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees.
Rooms with an east or north-facing window are usually the best choice.
Peperomia orba is a semi-succulent.
This means it shares some similarities topopular succulentslike jade plants and aloe vera.
It has somewhat fleshy stems and leaves and holds some water in its foliage.
However, its not as drought-resistant as a true succulent.
