PEPEROMIA WORTH ATTENTION
A special group among peperomia are succulent species., that are adapted to living in conditions of water scarcity. They increasingly appear in the collections of lovers of such plants and win the hearts of flower growers..
SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF PEPEROMIA
Succulent peperomia are susceptible to mealybug attack. Systemic preparations are suitable for pest control and preventive treatments.: Fitoverm, "Aktara", "Inta-Vir", "Confidor", "Golden Spark", "Tanrek".
At low temperatures and high soil or air humidity, leaves and stems can infect fungal infections., which manifests itself in the form of dark spots with indentations. Affected plants are placed in a dry, warm place., cut off diseased leaves or parts of the stem, then treated with fungicides.
WHAT ARE PEPEROMIA
SUCCESSFUL CARE OF PEPPEROMIA
Lighting | Solar, slightly scattered. With a lack of light, the shoots are drawn out, plants lose their compactness |
Temperature | Optimal in summer +20-28 city., in winter - preferably not lower +12 city, (maybe less, only with completely dry soil) |
Watering | From April to October - as the soil dries out, in winter, if higher + 18 city., - rarely, at lower temperatures - without humidification |
Transfer | If necessary, in spring. Most species are not demanding on the soil., suitable mixture for cacti with the addition of coarse sand |
Reproduction | Seeds and cuttings, which are easily rooted in wet sand, pearls, vermiculite |