Peperomia Asperula Care Guide

Peperomia Asperula is a fun succulent variety of the Peperomia plant. It has folded leaves giving it a unique appearance and is native to Peru. This plant is easy enough to care for being a succulent and doesn’t require too much attention from you which makes it a perfect plant for beginners. Even so, we’ve created a Peperomia Asperula care guide to get you started on how to care for this little green guy.

Light

Your Peperomia Asperula will be able to tolerate brighter light but it is still better to keep it away from constant direct sunlight. Instead opt for medium to bright indirect light, and partial or dappled light. This plant prefers to be kept away from low light conditions so make sure it’s getting enough light but make sure it’s not exposed to direct sun all day long.

Watering

As this plant is a member of the Peperomia family and because it’s a succulent it should come as no surprise to you that it doesn’t like to be overwatered. Plants like Peperomia Asperula store water in their thick leaves which means they can go for longer periods of time between waterings compared to a Peace Lily or Calathea. Watering them too regularly can be damaging to the plant so it’s important that you allow the soil to dry out between waterings to avoid root rot.

Soil

You will need a well draining mix for this plant as the Peperomia Asperula does not like to sit in soggy soil. Try using a regular potting mix with cactus soil and added perlite. Sand and loamy mixtures will also work great for this plant.

Humidity

Your Peperomia Asperula will do well with the humidity levels in most households although it prefers medium humidity. Keep it away from radiators and heating systems as this can cause the air to dry out and the humidity levels to drop too low.

Temperature

These plants prefer to be kept warm, ideally at a temperature above 16°C. Keep them away from droughts, radiators and heating systems. They also prefer to be kept at a consistent temperature year round rather than allowing the temperature to dip or rise too dramatically.

Fertiliser

A half strength fertiliser no more than once a fortnight will be sufficient for your Peperomia Asperula. Make sure you only fertilise your plant during the growing season and leave it during the winter months.

Repotting

Repotting should be done during the spring and you shouldn’t need to do this more than once a year. These plants will not grow very large and prefer to be slightly root bound so repotting often shouldn’t be necessary.

Propagation

Propagation can be done by either leaf or stem cutting.

Peperomia Asperula FAQ

Now you’ve finished checking out our Peperomia Asperula care guide, why not take a quick look at our FAQ section. These are the most commonly asked questions about Peperomia Asperula and their required care.

Is Peperomia Asperula a succulent?

Yes Peperomia Asperula is a type of succulent plant.

Are all Peperomia plants succulents?

No they are not. Even though the Peperomia Asperula is a succulent and there are other species of succulent Peperomia, not all species are. You can line up the different species of Peperomia and watch their leaves start thin and then thicken and become more succulent across the different types.

Is Peperomia Asperula an easy plant to care for?

Yes Peperomia Asperula is easy to care for. Even though it has preferences it isn’t too fussy and it doesn’t need to be watered as often as other plants. It is as easy to care for as other succulents.

Is Peperomia Asperula appropriate for beginners?

Yes a Peperomia Asperula is more than appropriate for beginners, it does not require much care and it is relatively easy to look after making it a perfect plant for a beginner to look after.

Where do Peperomia Asperula come from?

These funky little plants originally come from Peru but can be found across other South American countries.

Are Peperomia Asperula easy to find?

Although you may not find them in your local plant shop they are becoming increasingly common online so there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to pick yourself up one of these lovely little succulents.