Peperomia don’t like to be kept consistently moist, but be sure you’re not underwatering your plant. According to Gardening Know How, there are more than 1,000 plants in the Peperomia family.. Watermelon Peperomia care is relatively stress free as the plant, like Mother In Law Tongue and Peace Lily, is one of the most low-maintenance houseplants you can get, requiring only temperate light to grow.. Watermelon Peperomia is a small variety of plants originating from Brazil which is identified by its unique markings similar to a watermelon. 99 $91.99 $91.99 Get it as soon as Tue, Dec 1 Peperomia argyreia and Peperomia sandersii – Watermelon Peperomia is a very popular variety due to the distinctive characteristics of the foliage, which resemble the appearance of a watermelon. If you accidentally let your Peperomia’s soil dry out completely, you may see leaves go limp, droop, and possibly drop. The leaves are rounded, succulent and marked with silver and green stripes. Appearing much the same ... Red-edged peperomia ‘Variegata’ (P. clusiifolia) has dark green leaves with red edges. The Peperomia Family. With attractive leaves that are variegated just like the skin of a watermelon, the Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) can be grown indoors and out as groundcover or grouped together with other plants for an eye-catching display. They have dark green leaves and silvery stripes travelling from the … Peperomia obtusifolia Variegata is the most popular ornamental, herbaceous indoor house plant. Watermelon peperomia, also known by its scientific name Peperomia argyreia or by the common name Watermelon begonia, is a member of the Peperomia family of plants. Keep a consistent watering schedule–water when the top 2”-3” of the soil are dry. It has a similar height and mounded habit to emerald ripple. Watermelon peperomia (P. argyreia) has rounded leaves, striped silvery white and green, resembling a watermelon rind. Watermelon Peperomia Care. It has fleshy, glossy, round to oval-shaped variegated leaves. I had a lot of damaged leaves on mine as they unfolded . Check out our article on different types of Peperomia here Nearly Natural 11” Watermelon Peperomia Hanging Artificial Bush (Set of 12) (Real Touch) Silk Plants, Green $54.99 $ 54 . Variegated Peperomia Argyreia is best known for the very attractive leaf variegation that resembles the patterns found on watermelons. https://worldoffloweringplants.com/grow-care-watermelon-peperomia I have 3 of Variegata It looks like it might be newer leave that were maybe damage , and you can just trim those's off , new ones will grow . I don't think it's a watermelon peperomia It might be a variegated peperomia . Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) This popular houseplant displays rounded, fleshy leaves variegated with dark green and silver markings that resemble a watermelon’s rind. 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