Features
A beautiful trailing plant native to regions of South East Asia. Produces a low, flat mass of satiny-textured foliage. The silver and green marbled leaves give the overall plant a soft glow. Occasionally prune back any leggy, older foliage to keep plant lush with new growth.
Uses
Looks great grown in containers and hanging baskets. A terrific plant for tall plant stands where the trailing foliage will create a cascade of foliage over time. Perfect for growing on a lightly shaded deck, patio, or porch during warm weather.
My watermelon peperomia leaves have been falling off when I touch it. Is it too wet or is it sensitive?
Hi Emily,
There are a variety of reasons that your watermelon peperomia might be dropping leaves. Overwatering can be one of them. Make sure your plant is in a pot with a drainage hole so that water doesn’t accumulate in the pot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry in between thorough waterings. If you’re noticing the lower leaves of the plant yellowing, or stems turning mushy, that can also be a sign of overwatering.
Watermelon peperomia leaves can also drop from underwatering. In this case you might notice the plant drooping overall with some leaves turning dry and crispy before falling off. Water thoroughly and going forward be sure to water when the top inch or two of soil is dry to the touch. Some leaf drop is normal for any houseplant as new leaves emerge, some older leaves will occasionally die. However, if the leaf loss seems excessive and your plant isn’t producing new growth, there is probably a problem.
Also make sure your plant is getting sufficient light to support good health and stimulate new growth. Near a bright window, but not in direct sunlight, would be ideal.