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Haley

This is a peperomia raindrop but I haven’t seen any with this coloring, does anyone know the specific type?

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  1. Adrian

    I think that one’s considered a peperomia polybotrya ‘mojito’, but here’s the ID link for the closest ID they’ve got for it. It is a variegated one, so the info should be the same for it. Just doesn’t have that specific variegation on the app yet. If the ID link doesn’t work, just type “variegated raindrop peperomia” or “peperomia polybotrya variegata” into the ID search. Hope this helps! https://link.getplanta.com/5dMlUNYpRj

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    • Haley

      Great thank you!

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    • Adrian

      No problem! 😊 Peperomias are one of my favorites. If you’re new to this type of plant, I’d be happy to share some tips I’ve picked up from caring for mine!

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    • Haley

      I would actually be interested in the care for it! I’m also looking to propagate and sell if you have information on that as well!

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    • Adrian

      Here’s a few things I’ve learned from caring for mine. 1. They need really well-draining soil. They’re epiphytic plants, and have succulent-like leaves, so I use Espoma’s cactus and succulent mix for mine. I’d avoid anything Miracle Grow brand in soil for this one, even their cactus mix, cause it just isn’t well-draining enough for this one, especially if you live in a more humid climate. 2. I use a barbecue/bamboo skewer to stick into the soil and test if the soil is dry enough to water yet. Mine liked to almost completely dry out, and other peperomias in the obtusifolia and clusiifolia group like completely drying out, like succulents. 3. The most common problems I’ve noticed folks to come across with this plant is edema and overwatering. Bottom-watering helps with preventing overwatering the plant, and to prevent it getting edema, keep it away from spots with drafty windows, frequently opening doors, or indoor air vents. Changes in temperature and humidity cause edema for this plant, so keeping it somewhere consistent in both will help it thrive. 4. As for propagating, I’ve would water propagations with this one don’t work as well for me, but dipping the calloused end of a leaf cutting (make sure you cut it down enough that it has a stem) with Bonide’s rooting powder, then sticking it into soil, watering it when the soil dries out, really helps with propagating cuttings in soil. 5. Though peperomias are known as low-light tolerant plants, I’ve gradually exposed mine to bright south-facing windowsills, and they love those spots. Peperomias in the caperata group with thinner leaves do better in lower light, but if you want to see it grow faster, placing it in a west/east-facing window or south window will definitely help this plant. That’s about it! They’re pretty low maintenance plants once they’re in a spot they like and in a well-draining soil. Good luck with yours! The variegation is really pretty on it 😊

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    • Adrian

      Last tip! Like succulents, these do well in a smaller pot, and enjoy getting a little root-bound. I don’t put mine in anything more than 1-2 inches larger than the diameter of the root ball, so don’t be scared to downsize the pot if you find the pot is a lot bigger than the root ball. If it’s in a pot that’s much larger than the root ball, that could quickly lead to overwatering and root rot, since it’ll be sitting in more water and moist soil than it needs. I’ve found peperomias like living in apartments, not mansions 😊

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