Name: Ceramic Rim Pot Red with Peperomia (Radiator Plant)
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 21881
Price: 349 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Peperomia

Ease & Elegance Multiplied !

Peperomia Obtusifolia is a species of gunus peperomia catagorized under plants family piperaceae, native to tropical americas. Peperomias are also known as radiator plant and have more than 1000 species counted. Peperomias usually have thick, stout stems and fleshy leaves like succulents, plants also preserve water and are drought tolerant. Presented plant is one of the perfect houseplant for indoors and beginners, as it is hardy, needs less frequent watering and it does well in shaded areas. Below are the specifications of offered plant:

Location: Indoor, Shade
Light: Shade, bright light
Watering: Less frequent
Temperature: 16 to 32 degree celsius

Peperomias are one of the best houseplants to grow in garden as they require less maintenance and offer tropical touch to the gardens. Peperomia plants prefer a temperature range between 25 to 35 degree celsius. Peperomia fraseri, caperata, argyreia are some of popular species which are commonly seen as houseplants in tropical regions, these are effective air purifiers and efficient in absorbing most types of radiation.

We have tested it by placing them at living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, thick shades at Delhi weather conditions for more than couple of years and it thrives. Plant does not require to be fed or watered frequently, watering it twice in a month and a spoon of fertilizer every spring in the indoor conditions will make it more than happy.

Go ahead and buy the plant online or by visiting our offline store for more exclusive collections, it will tolerate ignoring nature and add exotic beauty to the interiors design, improve air quality, help to fight sick building syndrome.

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.