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!
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.
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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.
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?
0 Likes 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.
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.
0 Likes 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
