Peperomia Argyreia 'Watermelon Peperomia'

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000719

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$14.99
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Description

Unique Foliage That Steals the Show

The Watermelon Peperomia’s round, succulent leaves display vibrant green patterns that mimic the rind of a watermelon, making it a true standout in any plant collection. Whether placed on a shelf or in a hanging basket, its compact size and eye-catching design make it perfect for small spaces.

Easy Care for Plant Lovers of All Levels

This charming plant is a low-maintenance favorite, ideal for both beginners and seasoned plant owners. Thriving in medium to bright light with only occasional watering, it's a wonderful addition to your home with minimal effort.


Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Peperomia argyreia
  • Pronunciation: pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ar-JER-ree-uh
  • Common Names: Watermelon Peperomia
  • Family: Piperaceae
  • Native Range: Rainforests of South America, particularly Brazil and Bolivia
  • Growth Habit: Compact, clumping growth with short, upright stems
  • Mature Size: Typically reaches 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) in height and width

Watermelon Peperomia Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy – great for beginners
  • Light: Prefers medium to bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves
  • Water: Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings; prefers slightly moist but not soggy soil
  • Soil: Well-draining, airy potting mix; an orchid mix with added perlite works well
  • Humidity: Enjoys high humidity but adapts to average home humidity; mist occasionally or place near a humidifier
  • Temperature: Thrives between 60-85°F (16-29°C); avoid exposure to cold drafts
  • Pruning: Trim occasionally to remove dead or damaged leaves and maintain compact growth
  • Feeding: Fertilize once a month in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 20-20-20)
  • Propagation: Easily propagated by leaf cuttings in water or soil
  • Pests & Diseases: Generally resilient, but may occasionally attract fungus gnats, spider mites, or mealybugs if overwatered
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans – safe for households with cats and dogs!

Fun Fact About Watermelon Peperomia

Did You Know? It Flowers, but Not for Show

Although the Watermelon Peperomia is prized for its unique leaves, it does produce small, inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes. The flowers aren’t particularly decorative and are often overshadowed by the beautiful foliage. These greenish-white spikes appear primarily in the warmer months but are more of an added curiosity than a focal point.


Want More Info on Peperomia?

Discover expert tips on how to keep your new 'Watermelon Peperomia' thriving by checking out our comprehensive Peperomia Care Guide, covering everything from watering to lighting for lush, healthy growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.

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