PEPEROMIA Care Tips - Ep 096

It's the 2019 revival of "Plant One On Me" AND it's Valentine's Day, so I thought I'd go over my favorite genus of plants-Peperomia. In this video I highlight Peperomia natural history, like where they're from and how they grow; care tips for succulent and semi-succulent Peperomia; and even touch upon Peperomia propagation. Some varieties featured here include popular ones like Peperomia obtusifolia, Peperomia caperata-and less common ones like Peperomia dolabriformis, Peperomia prostrata, Peperomia incana, and more.
If you really want to nerd out, then you'll have to tune into the next couple episodes, which will go over some of the Peperomia that I have around my home.
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Oh, the wardrobe:
- Organic cotton dress by my designer friend of BIRD in Australia. She does all her own prints.
- Belt by Christian Siriano, using handmade bark, sourced from the second company I co-created: www.lesouk.co
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[@petercardona1559]

She collates her Peperomia. That's why she's the queen. How I've missed her! 👑😊💕

[@summerrayneoakes]

haha. Color-coding next?

[@yavasilisa8024]

why do you miss her?

[@ch33s39]

@@summerrayneoakes km ooommmmmommkommmomomo

[@Bes8406]

Thank you! What a beautiful collection.

[@Thankful_.]

Thank you, Summer!

[@aislingmeehan9862]

I'm starting to think I need to include a peperomia in my living wedding bouquet! It'll be a little 4" pot with cuttings and a small plant that I carry in a special holder I'm making, and I can keep it and love it for the future!

[@STRcircaFKR]

That is such a great idea!!! It will be lovely to watch those plants grow. Congratulations and best of luck!

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

I got two and I am living them. Thanks for sharing.

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Loving them I meant.

[@luminair11]

Great video and educational for me.....thanks!

[@bentitoartwork1270]

I always had a couple peps in my room but now this video has inspired me to get more! They really are beautiful and very diverse.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Keep us informed !

[@nibiruthecat7652]

Oh gosh that little guy and 6:21 is giving me life!!!! I need one for my collection now! Thanks Summer.

[@donnamuller6460]

I found you tonight via an Huffpost article link. Subscribed before watching because I discovered the name of the plant that fills my house! It's the variegated peperomia you have in the 'breast vase.' it's a funny story how I went from NO plants to a jungle of these. I was working as a personal trainer in 2000 at a gym with no windows. Suddenly my boss swiped the tiny, sad plant on her metal desk into a trash can. "I give up on this thing! It's been almost dead for a year!" I, who anthropomorphize everything, rescued it out of pity and took it home. It settled right in and grew like crazy. Whenever my cats or kids broke a piece off, I stuck it in water, waited for roots, and in this way 20 yrs passed. I've given many away, several are quite large, some have grown into and around and through plant stands, and that 2" trashed plant has more than shown its gratitude - yet until tonight I never knew its name. Thanks!

[@taliajazel6952]

You're videos are the best

[@elainematusiak5629]

So glad you are back, and you talk about peperomia, they are my fav too! I still have difficulty to figure out the watering, sometimes overwater sometimes underwater, I killed about 5 during this winter! But I’ll never give up, I have about 10 currently, and will acquire more for sure! X

[@summerrayneoakes]

BTW y'all: Another Pep episode launches tomorrow. (I'm making up for lost time you can say!!) Between those two episodes, if there are pep questions I may not have answered for you, let me know.

[@ByKristinaStudio]

What is the best way in your opinion to propagate peperomia prostrata? If you propagate it by laying it on the soil, should the soil stay moist or rather dry? Thanks for your help!

[@benjamintogel4215]

Thanks for giving us insight on your care and collection. I only have three peperomia varieties and I struggle with two of them 😅 but I will never give up on them and stick to your care tips

[@DaisyOh]

Thanks for the video, Summer! I had no idea Peps came in so many different varieties! You know a lot about them, wow!

[@AranDeathly]

SO good to have you back on my dashboard! I've missed these weekly botanical meetings 😂

[@summerrayneoakes]

feels good to be back!

[@sunabbasitv5311]

A lot of beautiful and unique peperomias with great information

[@alex0589]

-Where's kippee- The new show looks real good. The girls at my local plant shop recognize me now cause i'm practically the only dude that goes there to buy plant$, all becau$e of you. I'm in the process of turning my 2-dudes-very-empty-apartment into a jungle. Cheers

[@summerrayneoakes]

Keep us posted on the 2-dudes-turn-apartment-into-jungle-progress!

[@nibiruthecat7652]

Wow! Good for you! Your apartment mate will definately appreciate all your hard work 😁 who wouldn't want to live in a beautiful jungle!? Would love to see a video update!

[@berniecelee5062]

Love hearing guys who love house plants ! My hubby threatens to kill them if I turn the rooms into jungles.🤣🤣🤣 it takes patience to grow plants from small and I love watching them grew. It is also calming and peaceful. Something to do other than tv surfing. You’re a cool dude . Enjoy making your place into huge green space 👍👍

[@johnbailey520]

Just brought an obtusifolia into home and am so pleased with it. Thanks for the great video which is making me think I will be getting more of these beauties!

[@cactuscorner9697]

Thank you for your sharing.I love your vdo.

[@NoraASalam]

I love your content! It actually got me really excited about peperomia again, when I’d all but given up on them. What are the plant varieties that are in this beautiful open terrarium on your left? Do you have a video on it?

[@ericaolmos3446]

Pretty collection

[@p4ul1010]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH i learn a lot and get filled with passion and love for plants!!!

[@madamplant]

I love your dress!

[@magnogarcia2683]

Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH

[@nachig4754]

Thank you, happy to see and learn from you again.

[@patriciahenderson6404]

love this video

[@SKS_Erika]

Thank you so much for your videos! I just got my first peperomia.

[@destination_freedom]

Thanks

[@karimsabir6217]

Thanks

[@Ldmay22]

I’m in love with my pepperomia hope! She’s so cute ❤️

[@williamkreth]

This video is so good

[@hcermak]

Great video! I bought two peperomia frost plants a couple months ago, now ready to re pot and put into my bedroom, hopefully with success from the tips in this video 😎

[@summerrayneoakes]

Yes, I get a lot of my Peps from Stevesleaves.com. He has the best pep collection.

[@maud577]

Now that was amazing. I need more peps.

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you enjoyed.

[@tammiewagner6245]

This is my very favorite group of plants too. I'm so excited to see this!

[@peterdodson2970]

I was really hoping you could go over your care tips for the watermelon peperomia. I can't seem to make mine happy. Great video thank you!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Sure thing. I try to go over more specifics also in the next Pep video too, but I think each of these plants are deserving for their own care videos. Stay tuned!

[@deanadelapena7528]

I really enjoy your Chanel and always learning so much!! Think I might have found 4-5 peperomia favorite

[@JazzMeUinFLUSA]

Awesome 👌

[@valiumk.9489]

peperomias are definitely one of my most favourite species, although I've drowned some, but they are relatively easy and always stunning plants. Thank you for this video!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Easy to drown! Especially with not well-draining soil!

[@daiprout323]

Perfect, in every way.

[@PleasantPrickles]

Running to the store tomorrow to expand my peperomia collection! Thank you for all the info! 🌱🌱🌱

[@summerrayneoakes]

haha. Contagion.

[@lizfrancis5696]

Great video! I’ve recently added several peperomia to my houseplant collection. The advice is appreciated!

[@belmiromunck23ag18]

São todas muito lindas parabéns pelo seu carinho com elas que Deus abençoe sempre suas plantinhas.

[@LeeDfined]

Perfect first video for the new year. A friend of mine just gifted me with THREE Peperomia. The only one I can identify, by common name, is Theresa Silver.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Good luck with them! In addition to all the species out there, there are a ton of cultivars. Hard to keep track!

[@97kuba1997]

Thank You SRO 🌱🌴🌵

[@terranceparker1929]

Great and very informative video thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@leerylifeform]

I LOVE the fact that you don't wear makeup in most of your videos. It's so important to normalize our real faces in this culture of objectification. You are stunning and you will give other women and girls the courage to embrace their natural beauty. Plants don't need slap so why do we? Cheers, Erin.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hi Erin, I really appreciate this comment. At most I do try to keep my nails done, but that's so futile with all the soil under my fingernails! Have a blessed day.

[@kathrynkastner8547]

Totally agree Erin. I hate the social pressure to glam up. It’s a lot of effort and a time waster. Obviously Summer spends her time researching and reading. Way better use of time.

[@Elmerissa]

I got my first peperomia polybotrya today and of course I had to turn to your channel for tips on how to take care of it. I love that you give interesting facts about its family too and where you can find them in nature, etc!

[@Aboutsilence]

same here! Mine came in kokedama (no pot) so I'm extra nervous about it.

[@fuggleradventures5820]

I got a Pepmona Hope and I have been looking for it and I finally found one from a private seller😊

[@jclaypool66]

Super informative video!!!! I can't wait for your book to come out! 😊😊😊😊

[@summerrayneoakes]

Meeee toooo. Thanks Jenny!

[@Irene-mx8dl]

Such a great video! Because of this channel I really started to love my peperomia’s even more. And last week a brought a new addition to the family (polybotrya) and was searching for a video like this! Thank you, I feel much more confident now!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

P. polybotrya is such a great grower and propagates very easily! Good luck with it; and glad you caught the love for Peps. It's contagious!

[@1Mikissa]

Loved this!!. I want that watermelon peperomia

[@diniaggarwal7925]

Can you do a video on houseplants ideal for specific rooms like laundry room, bedrooms etc?

[@DouTuber]

I have been waiting so PATIENTLY for this. Love your content. You’re beyond wise. I appreciate your Science knowledge on so many families of plants 💚💚💚

[@summerrayneoakes]

very glad you're enjoying.

[@jacobwilkenskasselman3892]

Just got my first Peperomia!! thanks for the inspiration and caring information!!

[@prideolea]

Peperomia dude right here! 🙋🏻‍♂️🙌🏼🌱🤴🏻

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hey Pep Dude!

[@prideolea]

Summer Rayne Oakes 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🌱

[@justincai7039]

Hi there i have tried to propogate a pepperomia for over 5months now in soil using the cutting method. It has lots of tiny roots at the bottom but until now no stems growing out. 😢 a fan from Singapore!

[@ereynolds4637]

Just came across this. I wish I could love peps more! I have one beautiful and fairly large peperomia caparata and let me tell you that it is by far one of my most finnicky plants. I love the way it looks but it seems like it hates when it's even just a little bit dry. I always get worried with overwatering with it but I find myself having to water it every 2-3 days. Usually it droops and then when I water it, it stops drooping. I also recently repotted it about a month ago. It had a little bit of a fit and now it's fine but it's grown so much that I'm most likely going to have to repot it again fairly soon. I almost bought a red caparata but stopped myself on account of how high maintenance they are. Really turned me off to peperomias. Also I can't find any good specific care on them!

[@k.e.M_]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a rubber tree plant, because I keep losing the bottom leaves and this plant means sooo much to me and I’m devastated.

[@daniknik15]

Got my tea and breakfast, now time to watch and learn from the beautiful Miss Summer Rayne Oakes!

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you're tuning in!

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Hi Summer! My most favorite houseplant is hoya, of which I have around 40, or so. I enjoy being seriously addicted to them! My affinity for hoyas has nothing AT ALL to do with how trendy they seem to be right now. I just REALLY love them! I killed my very 1st Peperomia, a 'Rosso'. That was devastating. It hurt my pride, too; but, I intend to do MUCH better! I bought another one and so far, so good. Now, my 'Ginny,' after our 3 month relationship, is looking pretty awful! These two peperomias have made me apprehensive, to say the least. I have 2 regular 'Watermelons,' another one that was sold as a 'Variegated Watermelon,' a variegated obtusifolia, a 'Rana Verde,' an 'Emerald Ripple' & a tiny puteolata. I absolutely HAVE TO save and rewatch this video multiple times...AND take notes! (I'm what I call "older" & can't remember as well as I once did.) I've only been a subscriber for a short time; but, this video is REALLY special. You're ALREADY one of my favorites & I look forward to watching many more of your wonderful videos. One you did on philodendrons blew me away! I knew there were lots of varieties; but, continue to be amazed by their numbers. Your content is great and your knowledge & presentation are impressive. It's refreshing to learn from a KZbinr who doesn't try to be funny & who REALLY knows what they're talking about. Thank you for sharing your amazing collection, knowledge and time with us. Plant love! 🌾💜

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hi Margie, thanks for such a wonderful review. Appreciate you leaving it; and thrilled that you're enjoying the channel. More to come! Thanks for spreading the plant love.

[@libbyslittlegarden9514]

Love your collection and your knowledge!!👉👵👈

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

So glad you’re back! Peps are my favorite too! I loved this.

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you enjoyed. Thanks for tuning in. More Peps to come.

[@annaryan4803]

Now I know how I managed to kill two peperomias, even though the rest of my houseplants were healthy! They needed cactus soil!

[@summerrayneoakes]

I like to err on more well-draining soil for my plants.

[@chrixthegreat]

Not a big fan of this genus as a whole, personally, but one found its way into my favorite plants list. It's called peperomia hope which is a nice epiphyte succulent with thick round leaves.

[@sallyhenry1716]

OMGGGGGG missed you and your plants! This video was filled with so much info and plant beauty my mind is blown and totally HAPPY! I'm so glad your back and looking forward to what's next!!!!! YAY!!!!!SUMMER IS HERE!!!!!🌿🌵🍃🌴❤️😃

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you're pleased. Looking forward to putting out more videos. :)

[@patrickriccio4004]

Just bought a watermelon & variagata today. They look really healthy and hearty. When I was carrying them home one leaf on both of them split. Should I leave them alone or trim them off?

[@michelecolvin3374]

I just killed one, a Rosso, :( I think i over watered it. Some of the leafs are still OK so going to try propagating. I also just bought another one yesterday at Home Depot hence the reason I went looking for this video. I have a frost and a ruby so fingers crossed I can make them happy.

[@ZoneZen]

Hey Summer! Do you not have a prostrata? (String of Turtles). Did I miss it? I'm looking for care & propagation tips! Thanks :)

[@jennyobiliseen4301]

Not sure what my favorite genus is yet, but I’m leaning toward aroids genus’ I haven’t gotten too much into succulent plants as I don’t have enough light, but I will find a way!

[@BehindPh]

I was really confused .. my we got some edible varieties of pepperomia but it is pellucida ..... Nice video... Ms oaks

[@catalinaplaza7909]

I found a peperomia obtusifolia that I fell in love with! I hoping to find a watermelon variety or one with heart shaped leaf.

[@alveensLV]

Plant names just roll off her tongue flawlessly!

[@pookiebear1234]

Would a peperomia obtusifolia like leca? I’m trying to lessen the amount of soil in my room to ward off fungus gnats, but I’m worried that the fragile roots wouldn’t do well in semi hydroponic. Love this video btw :-)

[@beyondtherabbithole]

Ok. So... I never knew some of the succulents I've collected are actually peperomia. Thanks for the great informative video

[@zorrokitty796]

Welcome back Summer! I bought a P. fraseri last fall from Steve’s Leaves. It has suffered through the dry winter and looks haggard. Where can I purchase that terrarium that you showed? I am afraid my plant will die from root rot or fungus if I enclose it but yours looks so healthy and happy. Any tips?

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Wonderful video! I'm in nyc and have only been lucky once to find the peperomia caperata pink lady in Brooklyn. I cannot find it again except for on line. Where can I go to pick this type up since the plant shop closed?

Peperomia are quite tough and interesting it seems. Hmmmmmm, I will get some.

[@beanoneya]

I think I could watch you talk about anything, probably all day. Not in a creepy way!

[@wonderplants2350]

If you stay connected with nature placed any houseplant or indoor plants in any corner of your house. It will make your house more presentable.

[@HarmoniaAAxyridis]

Hi, love your video! Could you do one more specifically on the Peperomia caperata (particularly the moe almond shaped leaf one). There really isnt much on youtube about it at all!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Each of these plants deserve their own care page! I'll try to do more care tips for individual plants-if not here, then on Instagram!

[@haloweenparty10000]

Great content, Thank you for sharing your love of Peperomia! I happen to have recently picked up a Peperomia Argyreia and potted it up to a 4 in (from a 1 in)... when you realize you may have up-potted too drastically, is it overly traumatic to the plant to downsize again a month or two later?

[@benjaminbusch]

I found out about Peperomia while looking for cat-friendly plants. Thanks for the awesome video introducing the whole family. I chose 'Hope' and ' Schumi Red'. Next to the Peperomias, I'm falling in love with my Hoyas, Pilea libanensis, and Calathea makoyana in particular.

[@JescaHer]

I recently got a peperomia! I showed it in my most recent plant haul on my channel! It’s a beautiful watermelon peperomia 🍉

[@chocolatemilk912]

I own three now of a certain species that I’ve propagated but I’m not sure which. I didn’t see it in the video. One flowered this year and it was a long white spike. Anyway, none of them see to grow vertically. They all get so big and just hang kind of like a vine. It worries me because I’m not sure if I let them get too “tall” and should prune and propagate more. 😬

[@SoleilAlexa]

How do you care the best for a peperomia pepperspot ? Really love my peperomia pepperspot and want to give it the best conditions. 🌿💕

[@gfamily1943]

You have your Peperomia Fraseri in a terrarium? How high does the humidity need to be for that plant to thrive?

[@nopoet83]

Your plants are beautiful! I've had my peperomia obtusifolia for 3 years now and she appears to be healthy. But the larger she gets, the more she leans over the pot instead of standing straight up. I even moved her to larger pot. Is that normal? Or a sign of distress?

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hey Adrianne. They will definitely curve downward if you're giving them anything other than top down lighting. I've seen them grow all sorts of gnarled ways when they get large enough. If you want to seem them stand straight up, you may want to try some top down light.

[@nopoet83]

@@summerrayneoakes wow, thanks for the tip. Your wealth of knowledge still amazes me. Keep up the great work!!

[@judithpharo8073]

Great video! You got me hooked ever since your visit to 'Steve's Leaves'. He is my go to guy for Pep's just added my 15th to my collection for all the reasons you mentioned. One Pep is really giving me heartache "Peperomia pereskiifolia" I either water too little or too much, so I purchased a water gauge but I am still not sure when to give her a drink, do I wait until she droops. Hope you had a nice break sure did miss you.

[@summerrayneoakes]

I love P. pereskiifolia. Seems to root up pretty easily from a stem cutting. Not sure what's up with yours, but I'll cover it more in another vlog.

[@anthonylewis62]

i did see one of yours that i love that looks like purslane, i would love to have, that one interests me

[@felipemorfin5294]

The only peperomias that’s I really struggle with are the ruby peperomia and the string of turtles peperomias. Any tips for those?

[@summerrayneoakes]

I keep my P. prostrata in a NE facing window. Doesn't seem to mind the cold. I water it about 1x / week, if that's helpful. Right now I have the Ruby Cascade Pep (if that's the one you're referring to) back from a SW-facing window; and another in a NE. Both seem to be doing well, but I'll see if I have to pull one further away in the Spring and Summer when sun gets really intense.... Part of it for me, as it's probably for you, trial and error.

[@Emmatyan]

Question! Does peperomia graveolens and the like propagate by leaf? I've tried it multiple times, to no avail

[@carinabeldorf]

Love this video, thank you!! I've actually discovered the awesomeness of Peperomias through you and started a small collection myself. I can't get enough of these plants! :)

[@brintag1]

I recently bought the Peperomia Obtusifolia. When I brought it home it was full of dust so after 2 days I gave it a light shower with my hands. Today I notice the leaves are turning yellow. I’m worried did I do something wrong? I have kept it facing a north window. Is that okay?

[@wiredayan9719]

We need a book on just peperomias! (Even a tiny one) There’s so little in the internet

[@oindrilajana1029]

I'm from India when I've exposed my peperomia obstisifolia to southern window in indian high heat ,he is just thriving😄

[@christmassnow3465]

I love the wide array of plants in your videos. Looking forward to see a video on house plants for people living in a dry weather with low humidity.

[@jillened4595]

I'm so glad you are back! I love learning about the many houseplants from you. I never thought of using a better draining potting mix with bark along with the chunkier perlite on my plants that don't like "wet feet." I always learn something from you! Thanks for all your efforts to make us all more informed.

[@summerrayneoakes]

My pleasure. Thanks for sharing your gratitude.

[@MsMomobi]

How do i fix curling and mishapened leaves on the watermelon pep? Ive repotted mine in new soil thinking maybe it's low calcium. It hasn't helped

[@summerrayneoakes]

Interesting. What to the leaves look like? Are they curling up or down? I wonder if you're having some spider mite issue. See any?

[@MsMomobi]

@@summerrayneoakes no spider mites. they're curling in both directions. some leaves with be curled up whilst others will be cupped downward. then as the leaf grows, it will tear from the stress. should i post a picture and send it to you on insta?

[@ameliagraham92]

Hey came to check out this older vid because I decided to add some pepperomias to the collection. I have focused on Aroids and Sansevierias now for some time. So I got a "Rain Drop" and a "Watermelon". I have a question for you. They came to me in 5" pots filled with peat moss. I am concerned that this is not a good growing media for them and Miss Rain Drop falls over in her little pot. She's about 10" tall. I am thinking to re-pot, mostly to change the soil, but possibly to bump them up to 6" pots. What do you advise? Thanks Summer.