How to water Peperomia plants correctly

How to water

Feel the soil: at least 1 inch of the top soil should be dry before giving more water. If the soil is still wet, you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot. There are several ways to water your peperomias - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Peperomia loves water but also wants to dry up slightly at the same time. So water well and then let them be for a while.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Peperomias don’t like to live in wet soil, so make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes so that excess water can run out.
— Planta tip

Frequently asked questions

When should I water my Peperomia plant?

Water your Peperomia plant when at least 1 inch of the topsoil is dry. Watering when the soil is still wet can lead to overwatering and rot.

How do I water my Peperomia from the top?

Pour water over the soil until it starts to run out from the drainage holes. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all collected water afterwards. If watering under a tap, wait for excess water to stop draining before putting the plant back.

What is bottom watering for Peperomia?

To bottom water, fill the plant tray with water and ensure the soil is in contact with the water. Wait for about 10 minutes, then check if the soil is moist throughout. If it is still dry, add more water and wait another 20 minutes before removing any excess.

How do I give my Peperomia a water bath?

Fill a bucket with lukewarm water and lower the entire pot into the water, stopping where the plant's stem begins. Wait for the bubbles to stop, then lift the pot and let the excess water drain off. After an hour, check to ensure your plant is not standing in water.

Can Peperomia plants sit in water?

No, Peperomia plants do not like to live in wet soil and should never sit in collected water. Always remove excess water from trays or cachepots to prevent overwatering and rot.

Do Peperomia plants need good drainage?

Yes, Peperomias need to be planted in pots with drainage holes so that excess water can run out. This prevents the soil from staying too wet, which these plants dislike.

How to water Peperomia plants

Check the soil; at least 1 inch of the top soil should be dry before giving more water.

Pour water over the soil until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all the collected water afterwards.

If you watered under a tap, wait until water has stopped running out from the bottom before placing the plant back.