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Light
Avoid putting them in extremely sunny areas or in extremely dark areas. Anywhere in the middle and they will be happy. These plants even do well under fluorescent lights making them an ideal choice for the office and many different areas.
Temperature
Ideally, these plants do best when temperatures are kept between 55 and 75 degrees. Most commercially available varieties are fine in any humidity. If you notice dust building up on the leaves, then you may want to give them a quick mist to help knock off the dust. A word of caution, these plants do not like cold drafts, so choose an area for your plant that has a constant temperature.
Repotting
If you find it necessary to repot your peperomia, then remember that this plant would rather have too small a pot than too big a pot. In fact, you probably should not repot the peperomia unless the roots are coming out of your pots drain holes. If you find it necessary to repot your peperomia, then be extremely careful as this plant has delicate roots that can be easily damaged.
Watering
The peperomia does best when it is watered from its roots. The plant’s soil should be dry before you water the plant again. Therefore, if you are growing it as a houseplant, let it sit in a pan of water for a few minutes every seven to 10 days. It is important, especially during the winter, to not get the crown of this plant wet.
Fertilizer
Your peperomia plant will thrive when it’s fertilized regularly with a 20-20-20 fertilizer containing equal parts of nitrogen, potassium and iron. Dilute your fertilizer to half strength and apply it every two weeks during the spring and summer. Reduce the rate to once a month in the fall and winter. Be careful to not get the fertilizer on the leaves, but choose to apply it to the soil around the roots instead.
