Peperomia is an herbaceous evergreen plant about 30 cm high. The leaves of the emerald green color resemble a heart in its shape. It lives in countries such as India, South America and Africa. Peperomia has many different types. Almost all species are perennial. Peperomia Lilian can serve as decoration on balconies, complement the interior of apartments or offices.
Peperomia Lilian Caperetta is known as an ornamental plant, has delicate and beautiful inflorescences. The buds grow on pinkish fleshy peduncles. Flowers are similar to lilies, after flowering ends dry berries remain on the tips.
Peperomia Caperata Liliane
Peperomia Kaperata belongs to the family of pepper. Peperomia Caperata (or Peperomia wrinkled) acquired this name because of the wrinkled appearance of the leaf. A variety of Peperomia Lilian created nature itself, without artificial intervention. It is very compact and gives coziness both in office buildings and at home.
Peperomia is often used as a remedy for colds. A flower can serve as an energetic, i.e. he is able to saturate with positive emotions. Plants are planted in office spaces to maintain a warmer and friendlier atmosphere.
Inflorescences
Peperomia Lilian has many amazing properties. Scientists have proven that the plant has a good effect on the digestive system and energy in the house. The flower is able to secrete volatile, which relieve bad microorganisms, which helps to cope with various colds and establish a microclimate in the apartment.
Important! The flower is often placed in the child’s room so that it protects the baby from the common cold and various diseases.
Peperomia Lilian practically does not cause allergies, so many mothers and get a flower for the nursery.
Shriveled Peperomia
- All types of peperomia do not like low temperature, in winter they are best kept at 20-22 degrees. Grow quickly in well-lit places.
- It is better to water plants moderately. The soil should not always be wet.
- They love average humidity.
- There are many ways to propagate.
- It is better to transplant plants at a young age, then once every several years.
Lighting Nuances
Caring for a plant at home is not very difficult. Plants that have dark green leaves can be located on the northern windows, variegated will have to taste bright lighting. However, it is better to remove it from the bright summer sun so as not to burn the leaves. If there is not enough lighting, the leaves will grow small and pale.
Important! In no case should you put a flower in direct sunlight, otherwise it will die.
Peperomia is very fond of a warm atmosphere, but negatively refers to drafts. If the plant is located on the balcony or with an open window, it will grow slowly and sluggishly. In spring, the ideal temperature for the plant is 20-22 degrees, in winter - not lower than 16, if the temperature is below normal, then the leaves will dry and fall.
A flower loves warm, moist air, but even dry air in a house is quite suitable for growth. Species with delicate and thin leaves are more choosy to moist and warm air, and species with thick and strong leaves can easily carry dry air.
Overdrying to a plant is not so scary, because many people store moisture in their fleshy leaves, but excessive moisture can lead to rotting of the roots.
Peperomia does not need special complex care at home, so it can grow remarkably in a dry climate. But for it to be bushy, lush, you need to spray it with water.
It is necessary to water the peperomia with settled water and warmer than the temperature in the room. In summer, it is worth watering more often than in winter.
Peperomia is not a fan of strong and frequent watering.
- Only in hot weather can a plant need more water than under normal conditions.
- Do not allow excessive watering, so as not to lead to the death of the roots.
- Due to excessive watering, the plants may wither and fall leaves.
- It is necessary to start saving the plant at the first sign of the disease, without watering it for a week, until the substrate is completely dry.
Important! The flower cannot be overdried so that leaves begin to fade.
Transfer
Young Lillian peperomia plants are transplanted once a year, while more adult plants are transplanted once every several years. When transplanting a new pot should be larger in width, length and height. The plant needs to be fed with a variety of fertilizers.
Breeding methods
Peperomia Lilian can be propagated in three ways:
- Propagation by cuttings
The top of the plant, which has from one to three leaves, must be transplanted into the soil, after wetting it. Place seedlings in a warm room for quick germination. It takes about 30 days to develop the root system. Further, if there were several seedlings, then it is necessary to transplant each of them into a separate pot.
- Reproduction from the leaf
Good sheets that do not have any damage for rooting should be placed in the ground in order to cover a small size with a bag to create a greenhouse effect. With this method, the reproduction of the root system develops faster than when propagated by cuttings. After a couple of weeks, you can notice the first roots, and by the end of the month the root system is completely rooted.
- Seeds
Seeds must be easily distributed over the pot in loose soil. Close the pot with a bag to create a greenhouse effect. During this period, the temperature in the room must be maintained at 24 degrees Celsius. Also stick to high humidity. After the roots have strengthened in plants, they should be transplanted into separate pots.
Pruning rules
It is necessary to resort to pruning so that the plant acquires a beautiful and unique look. Cropping must be done step by step. First, the plant needs to be inspected and cut dry leaves and branches, care facilitates further growth. Some gardeners prune flowers in order to maintain the strength of the flower. Plants that are more than three years old are difficult to tolerate pruning, so it is better to form a bushy and beautiful crown from a young plant.
Pruning
Pest control
Peperomia Lilian is resistant to any disease. The main problems are due to improper care of the plant. Weak leaves and shoots are very susceptible to insect damage, which can cause great harm to the health of the plant. If symptoms occur, it is better to drip the flower with a special solution.
After the measures taken, the flower will delight you with even more magnificent forms and beautiful inflorescences.
Top dressing
It should be fed mainly in spring and summer, using the usual fertilizer for deciduous indoor plants.
Important! Plants are lovers of a loose, airtight substrate. To prepare the necessary mixture, you need to mix the earth, peat, humus, sand in portions.
The plant begins to die when it is improperly looked after. In this case, it can be affected by diseases of various nature and pests. The presence of the disease can be noticed by the appearance of the inflorescence itself. If the leaves often began to fade, then it does not have enough moisture. The reason for this may be the low temperature in the room itself. If dark spots appear on the leaves, it is best to move it away from drafts. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, then you need to remove it from direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves may even get burned.
Peperomia Lilian does not need special care to keep him at home. The flower itself is small in size, therefore very compact, the plant has unique properties that can destroy bacteria, is also a positive energetic for homely and peaceful comfort both in the house and in the office.
