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title: "I’m pretty new at working with Peperomia’s but Ofelia doesn’t seem…"
description: "I’m pretty new at working with Peperomia’s but Ofelia doesn’t seem very happy and I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Any advice is greatly appreciated!"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Botanical Kat"
published: "2025-04-12T00:18:38.820351Z"
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# I’m pretty new at working with Peperomia’s but Ofelia doesn’t seem…

_Posted by Botanical Kat on 2025-04-12_

I’m pretty new at working with Peperomia’s but Ofelia doesn’t seem very happy and I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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## 7 comments

### fuey commented on 2025-04-12

Looks overwatered to me

### Titania commented on 2025-04-12

I too struggle with peperomias. I found they do better with bottom watering and indirect light since their leaves can be sensitive

#### Botanical Kat replied on 2025-04-12

I’ll give bottom watering a try! Thank you!

### Zack commented on 2025-04-12

I have a self watering pot for mine and I’ve had no issues. It’s in a north facing window.

### Colleen commented on 2025-04-12

I have a pepperonia. Let it dry out between waterings. You will have no issues. If it gets to the point where it dries out quickly - you need to repot. I use a liquid fertilizer on the app schedule.

### Disasterhag commented on 2025-04-12

How’s the humidity? Mine looked like this until I took her in the bathroom while I showered. She perked right up

#### Botanical Kat replied on 2025-04-13

Oh I’ll definitely give that a try!

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