The Watermelon Peperomia, fascinating fleshy leaves banded with greens and greys that sway on central red purple stems. This plant is the very essence of summer! Size ... Standard UK delivery- £4.95. Its leaves are displayed with very similar looks of a watermelon, with dark green, a mint shade and a deep red stalk forming all of the colours you would be likely to see featured on the delightful fruit. Watering Water from the bottom when the soil is dry even when you poke your finger as far down as you can. Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor. 'Peperomia Watermelon' Peperomia Argyreia The most striking and sought-after member of the Peperomia genus, it's clear where the Watermelon gets its name. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9 Peperomia argyreia is a true beauty so add a fresh and fruity element to your living room and watch those leaves grow! Cultivation. Plant Variety - Peperomia Argyreia - Watermelon Peperomia House Plants Delivered UK. This will normally be once every 10 days through the summer months, and once every 20 days through the winter. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. Peperomia Argyreia is an indoor plant that can be more commonly known as the Watermelon Begonia. Local Delivery (EX1, EX2, EX4 only) - £2.50. Peperomia argyreia Family: Piperaceae The Watermelon Peperomia has large, thick, ovate leaves and red stems. Peperomia argyreia and Peperomia sandersii – Watermelon Peperomia is a very popular variety due to the distinctive characteristics of the foliage, which resemble the appearance of a watermelon. Suggested uses. I just use a regular houseplant soil with some perlite and peat moss added in, and that has worked well for me. Free delivery on all orders over £60. Perfect for a terrarium / vivarium as it loves high humidity and stays relatively small. Native to South America it likes the dappled light of a jungle floor which makes it particularly suited to lower indoor light conditions. Heavy Goods - £7.95. Peperomia argyreia (Watermelon begonia ) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.. 12cm pot. Click & Collect - Free. The Peperomia Argyreia is a plant that is admired very highly by plant lovers far and wide, especially for its stunning watermelon-like display on each leaf. Pot size: 15cm XL Height: 25cm The Watermelon Peperomia, otherwise known as a Peperomia Argyreia, is available to buy online from Beards & Daisies. // The Watermelon Peperomia is a beautiful, easy-care specimen! We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. Argyreia (aka red edge peperomia) Caperata (aka ripple peperomia) Peperomia plants in general do not like to be overwatered and have pretty shallow root systems, so they should always be planted in a well-draining soil. The easy to care for Peperomia argyreia is also known as the Watermelon Peperomia and Its striking leaves look just like the skin of a watermelon. Peperomia Argyreia - Watermelon Peperomia for sale, Plant Variety - Peperomia Argyreia - Watermelon Peperomia available to order online for UK Plant Delivery. Indoor Plan Just look at those leaves! Buy quality Peperomia argyreia. Peperomia Argyreia Watermelon: Water me thoroughly when the top two inches of soil is dry to the touch, also I will enjoy extra humidity so regular misting is great.Remember, I’m a tropical plant and my leaves are truly amazing and look like watermelons. Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright, indirect light in growth, full light in winter. They have dark green leaves and silvery stripes travelling from the … It remains quite compact and bushes out as it matures. The plant likes light, but not the blazing midday sun. In growth, full light in growth, full light in winter EX1, EX2 EX4. 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