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Peperomia Frost (Peperomia caperata 'Frost')

$10.95 USD
by NATURE AQUARIUMS
Type: TERRANIUM PLANTS
Low stock - 4 in stock, ready to ship
Peperomia Frost (Peperomia caperata 'Frost') is a low-maintenance, compact houseplant (roughly 6–12 inches) featuring textured, silvery-white leaves with deep green, velvety veining. It thrives in medium-to-bright indirect light and prefers to have the top 50–75% of its soil dry out before watering to prevent root rot.
BloomscapeBloomscape +5
Key Care Details
  • Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light, though it can tolerate lower-light conditions. Direct sun will burn the leaves, while too little light leads to dull, leggy growth.
  • Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Because it has succulent-like, thick leaves, it is highly susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
  • Temperature & Humidity: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 75°F (18°C–24°C). It thrives in moderate to high humidity but adapts to average household levels.
  • Soil & Fertilizer: Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. Feed with a balanced, liquid fertilizer at half strength monthly during the growing season (spring/summer).
  • Pet-Friendly: Peperomia Frost is non-toxic to pets.
Tips for Success
  • Rotation: Rotate the plant every few weeks to prevent lopsided, uneven growth.
  • Pruning: Trim any leggy or damaged stems to maintain a compact shape.
  • Propagation: Can be propagated easily from leaf cuttings.
  • Repotting: Only needs repotting every 2–3 years, as they prefer smaller pots.