All About Peperomia Frost
Peperomia Caperata ‘Frost’
The Peperomia Frost is a small, compact peperomia hybrid. The name “Frost” comes from the silver color of the leaves. These colorful little plants are perfect for office desks and windowsills.
Not only are these peperomias cute and colorful, they are also non-toxic and Pet Safe.
Peperomias are found in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world. There are over one thousand species of peperomia that grow in many different conditions. Peperomias need slightly different care depending on which region they are from. Read on to learn more about caring for the Frost.
How To Care for All About Peperomia Frost
Peperomia Caperata Frost is a mounding perennial native to Central and South America where it grows in tropical rainforest. They prefer bright, indirect light as they would get growing under trees. If you don’t have a room bright enough, Peperomia Frost does particularly well under grow lights.
You can pot them up an inch or two once the roots start growing out of the bottom of the pot. Remember that these plants stay relatively small and prefer to be slightly rootbound so they won’t need potting up very often. Because they won’t need fresh soil as often as fast-growing plants, be sure to fertilize during the growing season so they don’t lack nutrients.
The average temperature and humidity in most home environments is perfect for these tropical plants. They love a bright, sunny window, especially during the cooler months but avoid direct summer sun.
Care Summary
Zone
The ideal temperature range is 60° – 100 ℉
Peperomias prefer warm, humid conditions.
Find your zone here.
Water
They don’t like to completely dry out like a cactus would.
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is slightly dry.
If you are unsure, stick your finger in the soil.
Too much water can cause root rot
Size
These are small, compact plants.
Caperatas grow to around 1 foot wide and 5 inches tall.
Light
Bright, indirect light but can grow well in medium-light situations.
Frost loves the morning sun.
Direct sun after 11 am can cause sunburn.
Soil
Use a rich potting mix that drains well.
Incorporate small pieces of orchid bark and perlite into regular or succulent soil to create more airflow.
Compost will add much-needed nutrients.
Humidity
50% or higher humidity levels.
Native to subtropical regions.
Toxicity
Peperomia Caperata Frost is non-toxic
Safe for children and pets.
Find more pet-safe plants here.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every during the growing season.
Once every three months with Green Grub Insect Frass.
For synthetic, use an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer with a balanced ratio.
Propagation
Division
Offsets
Stem or leaf cuttings
How to Propagate Peperomia Caperata Frost
Currently propagating Peperomia Frost for sale is not legal as the cultivator is copyrighted. However, you can propagate for your own use and the following guidelines work for all Peperomia Caperata.
There are three ways to
propagate – seed, division, and leaf cuttings. Growing from seed takes a long time so we will discuss division and cuttings here. Both methods are best done in the spring.
Division
1. This is easily done while repotting your plant. Once you have the rootball out of the pot, use a sharp knife to cut individual offsets away from the main plant. Make sure to get enough roots to support the new offset.
2. Likewise you can also loosen the rootball with your fingers and gently separate the offset from the main plant.
3. Plant your new offset into a rooting medium, keep moist and wait for the plant to establish.
4. Once your offset is established and growing well. Repot into a pot that is 1 inch larger than the rootball and enjoy your new plant!
Leaf Cuttings
1. Take cuttings of healthy leaves making sure to get the leaf stem. I prefer to have at least five cuttings.
2. Plant the stem(s) into a rooting medium and keep the medium moist, not wet.
3. Cover with a clear plastic or glass dome so that the leaves do not dry out. Seed starting kits and propagation boxes work well for this.
4. Place your cuttings/ prop box in a warm area with bright indirect light and keep medium moist, not wet.
5. Wait for new growth. Once you have a thriving plant-let, repot, and slowly acclimate to a less humid environment.
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