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title: "My peperomia is sick and I’m really not sure what’s going on. I…"
description: "My peperomia is sick and I’m really not sure what’s going on. I originally planted it in a pot that was too big, which was what started the leaves drooping and…"
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author: "Kate"
published: "2026-01-21T19:52:56.763247Z"
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# My peperomia is sick and I’m really not sure what’s going on. I…

_Publicado por Kate el 2026-01-21_

My peperomia is sick and I’m really not sure what’s going on. I originally planted it in a pot that was too big, which was what started the leaves drooping and dying. Yesterday I moved it into a smaller pot with better drainage - and the roots looked really good. Is there anything else I can do it for it to help it recover?

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## 2 comentarios

### TJ comentó el 2026-01-21

Maybe…no expert here but trim off dead leaves, set the pot on an old towel to try and soak up any excess moisture from the bottom and take something like a chopstick and make holes in the soil to encourage airflow. Place ir where it can get a light breeze and wait. The leaves store water so  
It may need to dry out for a while. Better to underwater than overwater.

### Phil comentó el 2026-01-22

Their roots are very shallow. I always start them off in shallow terracotta pots. I use high grit soil mix and only water when the soil is dry. The succulent soil and shallow terracotta help keep them from getting overwatered. And they enjoy bright light.

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