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title: "I bought a peperomia caperata” schumi red?”. It was nice and compact…"
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# I bought a peperomia caperata” schumi red?”. It was nice and compact…

_Posted by Gecko on 2026-04-26_

I bought a peperomia caperata” schumi red?”. It was nice and compact (dome shaped). Ive had it a month and is growing leggy. I have it near a growlight, ( short days in northern canada). Also what soil ingredients should i be using? Please help!

## 6 comments

### 9s commented on 2026-04-26

Hi,

If it is getting legging under a light, the light isn’t strong enough.

You want high moisture retention with peperomia. Don’t need too much bark.

### Phil commented on 2026-04-27

I have several peperomia. They are all under grow lights supplementing indirect light. In other words, lots of light but no direct sun. I use high grit succulent soil for them all. Jacks Gritty Mix with about 50% regular potting soil. I water when the pot is dry throughout.

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#### Gecko replied on 2026-04-27

I’m looking at your photo with the 4 peperomias. Is that how gritty your mix is, or is that grit top dressing? Also what grow lights are you using?

#### Phil replied on 2026-04-27

That is a top dressing. I was repotting some succulents last nite. Was using the soil in the pic. For my peperomia I may add a little more standard potting soil. And that is also dependent upon the planter-terracotta vs ceramic. The grow lights on these is a decent off brand that I found. I usually have Barrinas for tropicals and Sansi for my succulents.

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#### Phil replied on 2026-04-27

I’ve had the obtusifolia for years and have taken many cuttings off of it. The Hope is absolutely beautiful plant. I’ve taken a few cuttings from it but they take forever to root. I trim it regularly.

### Gecko commented on 2026-06-23

Me again. Trying so hard to keep this alive. It has a 35 watt sansi grow bulb about 12 to 15 “ above. The plant is about 8” to the side of the light. Suggestions please

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