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title: "I recently got a pepperomia and it looks a little worse for wear. I…"
description: "I recently got a pepperomia and it looks a little worse for wear. I repotted it into soil and a nursery pot. I water when recommended. Any ideas what could be…"
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author: "Olivia"
published: "2023-06-10T23:04:56.922Z"
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# I recently got a pepperomia and it looks a little worse for wear. I…

_Posted by Olivia on 2023-06-10_

I recently got a pepperomia and it looks a little worse for wear. I repotted it into soil and a nursery pot. I water when recommended.

Any ideas what could be wrong with it?

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## 10 comments

### chya worms commented on 2023-06-10

where is it located? it might have too little light

#### Olivia replied on 2023-06-10

it’s located roughly 4-5 feet from my window!

#### chya worms replied on 2023-06-10

ahh poor little guy. if you had checked his roots and they seemed healthy, im not really sure what it could be. it could be root rot as well. or maybe he just needs some fertilizer so the new soil you put him in should give him something to go off from for a while

#### Olivia replied on 2023-06-10

okay, thank you :)

### Danika commented on 2023-06-10

Oy. Peperomia Watermelon are notoriously difficult. I still haven’t quite figured them out yet. I can say, that they loath being repotted. Also, the pot you chose might be too big (too much soil) for the size of the root ball, which will probably cause eventual root rot unless you are super careful not to soak to whole pot when watering.  
Other varieties of Pepperomia seem to be much easier to care for and thrive. Don’t feel too bad, its just a very difficult plant. Prognosis looking dim. 🫣

#### Olivia replied on 2023-06-10

Oh no! Thanks 💀

### Slayed 10 commented on 2023-06-11

The pot looks too big. Also , they don't like to be watered often.

#### Olivia replied on 2023-06-11

Ohh, i was told they love water! Thank you so much

### anneliese commented on 2023-06-12

only water when the soil is completely dry! i’ve noticed planta over recommends watering for my waxy peperomias so i only water when the soil is dryer than the sahara

#### Olivia replied on 2023-06-12

thanks!

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