A: If your peace lily plant isn’t producing flowers, it may not be getting enough light. Peace lilies prefer bright, indirect light rather than low light if you want blooms. Try moving the plant closer to a bright window but avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. Feeding during the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertilizer can also help keep your peace lily blooming.
A: To water your peace lily correctly, wait until the top inch of soil feels dry before watering. In warmer months, your watering schedule may be once a week, while in cooler months it’s less frequent. Always use a pot with drainage holes and empty the saucer after watering to prevent the plant from sitting in water, which can cause root rot.
A: Yes, peace lilies thrive indoors and are considered an easy plant to grow, even in low light. However, blooms may be fewer. For a beautiful peace lily with more flowers, place it where it gets bright light but avoid direct sunlight to keep the large leaves healthy.
A: Start small by choosing easy-to-grow potted plants or herbs that thrive indoors. Use vertical space with shelves or hanging plants to maximize floor space. For limited areas like apartments or home offices, compact container gardening works best.
A: Low-maintenance plants like peace lilies, rubber plants, trailing plants like pothos, and indoor trees such as the fiddle leaf fig are among the best indoor options. They adapt well to indirect light and are easy to care for.
A: Herbs like basil, mint, parsley, and thyme are some of the best herbs to grow indoors. They grow well on sunny windowsills or under LED grow lights, especially during the winter months when natural light is limited.
A: Yes, indoor vegetable gardening is possible with the right setup. Leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, and radishes are great vegetables to grow indoors. Use containers with drainage holes, provide enough light (natural or LED grow lights), and water when the soil feels dry to avoid root rot.
A: Plants that are easy to grow still need adequate lighting. If your space lacks natural light, using grow lights (especially LED grow lights) can mimic sunlight, ensuring gardening success even during darker seasons.
A: Absolutely, mixing annual flowers with purple perennials adds variety and color through different seasons. Include petunias, morning glories (with trumpet-shaped flowers), or ageratum as bedding plants for summer color, while perennial favorites like garden phlox and purple coneflower return each year for flowers to grow over time.
A: Some of the flowers from spring such as purple bulbs or tubers—think Iris (violet and blue-purple blooms) or early-blooming lavender-blue flowers—offer an early purple color kick. These types of purple flowers are one of the first flowers to appear and help set the tone for your spring garden.
A: If you’re looking for excellent cut flowers, consider purple coneflower, garden phlox, lavender with purple flower spikes, or deep purple flowers like Allium. These varieties have sturdy stems, vibrant flower clusters, and lasting flower heads that hold up well in bouquets.
A: Pair purple foliage plants such as Heuchera with green foliage for dramatic effect. Use them alongside plants with purple flowers or violet flowers so that the foliage complements the bloom colors. This contrast brings out richer tones in the flowers and helps the purple garden feel lush and cohesive.
A: For flowers from late summer to fall, Liatris, purple coneflower, and Verbena bonariensis offer long-lasting blooms and violet-blue flowers. These perennial flowers keep your garden vibrant well after the early bloomers fade, extending the season of interest.
Peperomia plants are often called radiator plants because they love the warm, cozy conditions found in our homes, making them a perfect houseplant. They’re native to tropical and subtropical regions, so they feel right at home on a sunny windowsill or a well-lit shelf. And don't worry if you don't have a green thumb, peperomias are easy to grow and easy to care, so you don't have to worry about constant babysitting. They're also pretty adaptable to different humidity levels, which is great if your home isn't exactly a tropical paradise.
One of the coolest things about peperomia is their diversity. There are over 1,500 types of Peperomia! That's a whole lot of plant love to go around. Some have thick, succulent-like leaves, while others sport delicate, rippled foliage. Luckily, they are pretty small, so you can keep a bunch of them without hogging all your space. You can't go wrong with any variety of peperomia you choose. Here are some to get you started:
Native to South America, Peperomia Obtusifolia is one of the most popular Peperomia varieties. This plant has thick, glossy, oval-shaped leaves that can be green or variegated with cream or yellow, growing up to 10-12 inches tall. It grows upright initially but can spread out with age. Preferring bright, indirect light, it can tolerate lower light conditions, making it ideal for beginners due to its forgiving nature. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Use well-draining soil and maintain temperatures between 65-75°F with moderate humidity.
Originating from Brazil, this variety is known for its deeply textured leaves. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves with deep ripples and red stems characterize it, growing to about 8 inches tall and forming a compact mound. It thrives best in medium to bright indirect light, making it perfect for small spaces and offices. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide higher humidity with temperatures between 60-75°F.
Named for its leaves’ resemblance to watermelon rinds, this plant hails from South America. It features striking silver and green striped leaves on red stems, growing up to 12 inches tall in a bushy and compact form. Bright, indirect light is ideal for this visually striking plant. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and ensure high humidity with temperatures between 60-80°F.
A hybrid variety combining Peperomia quadrifolia and Peperomia deppeana, this plant has round, succulent-like leaves that grow in groups of three to four. It can trail or stay compact with a trailing or mounding growth habit. It thrives in bright to moderate indirect light, making it suitable for hanging baskets or trailing over shelves. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, and maintain moderate humidity and temperatures between 65-75°F.
Native to Ecuador, this variety is prized for its unique coloring. Ruby red stems and undersides of the leaves contrast with the deep green top of the leaves, growing to about 10 inches in an upright and bushy form. Preferring bright, indirect light, it is excellent for adding a pop of color to your plant collection. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, and provide moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
Known for its turtle-shell patterned leaves, this variety has small, round leaves with a distinctive pattern. It trails and can reach lengths of several feet, thriving in bright, indirect light. Ideal for hanging baskets or terrariums, keep the soil slightly moist but avoid overwatering. Provide high humidity and temperatures between 65-75°F.
Originating from the Caribbean region, this plant features green leaves with red edges and stems, growing up to 12 inches tall with an upright growth habit. It thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade, making it good for adding a touch of color to indoor spaces. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch, and maintain moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
A cultivar developed for its striking foliage, Peperomia Rosso has dark green, deeply ridged leaves with red undersides, growing to about 8 inches tall in a compact and bushy form. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light, making it perfect for small pots or desk plants. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering, and provide moderate humidity with temperatures between 60-75°F.
Known for its large, raindrop-shaped leaves, this variety is native to the tropical regions of South America. Shiny, heart-shaped leaves resemble raindrops, growing up to 12 inches tall in an upright and bushy form. Bright, indirect light is ideal for this unique foliage plant. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and provide moderate to high humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
A relatively new cultivar known for its striking appearance, this plant has green leaves with silver and dark green veining, growing to about 8 inches tall in a compact and mounding form. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light, making it great for adding a touch of elegance to your plant collection. Keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged, and provide moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
Native to Peru, this variety is named for its bean-like leaves. Long, narrow, bean-like leaves are bright green, growing up to 12 inches tall in an upright and bushy form. Bright, indirect light is ideal for this succulent enthusiast's plant. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, and maintain low to moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
Native to the Caribbean, this variety is known for its colorful foliage. Green leaves with red undersides and stems grow to about 10 inches tall in an upright and bushy form. Preferring bright, indirect light to partial shade, it is excellent for adding color to your indoor garden. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch, and maintain moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
This variety is known for its striped leaves. Small, dark green leaves with light green stripes trail and can reach lengths of several feet. Thriving in bright, indirect light, it is ideal for hanging baskets or terrariums. Keep the soil slightly moist but avoid overwatering, and provide high humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
Known for its metallic sheen, this variety hails from South America. Dark green, almost black leaves with a metallic sheen grow to about 8 inches tall in a compact and bushy form. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light, making it great for adding a unique touch to your plant collection. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering, and provide moderate humidity with temperatures between 60-75°F.
This variety is native to the tropical regions of South America. Small, fleshy leaves are bright green, growing to about 6 inches tall in a compact and bushy form. Bright, indirect light is ideal for this succulent lover's plant. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, and maintain moderate humidity with temperatures between 65-75°F.
A: Most Peperomia varieties are non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them a pet-friendly choice for your home. However, it's always good practice to keep plants out of reach of pets to avoid any potential issues.
A: Peperomia plants generally do not require much pruning, but you can trim them to maintain their shape and size. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves to encourage healthy growth. You can also pinch back the stems to promote bushier growth.
A: Yes, Peperomia can be easily propagated! The most common methods are stem cuttings and leaf cuttings. For stem cuttings, cut a healthy stem with a few leaves, and place it in water or directly into moist soil. For leaf cuttings, cut a healthy leaf with a bit of the petiole (leaf stem) and plant it in moist soil. Both methods usually take a few weeks to develop roots.
