4in Peperomia San Marino
Peperomia San Marino has a flattened, globe shaped growth habit. Plants grow to be approximately 8” inches tall and about 12” inches wide and a slow growth rate.
Peperomia San Marino looks similar to Peperomia Eden Rosso, but smaller and the foliage is a lighter green. The green grayish leaves of the plant display green veins on the upper surfaces. The leaves grow in a rosette shape with red stems.
Like other Peperomia, San Marino produces unscented axillary spikes with many tiny flower blossoms along the length. The flowers do not have any petals and are not really visible to the unaided eye.
The spikes of the radiator plant are interesting, but some plant owners prefer to remove them.
For the most part, Peperomia of all sorts like lots of bright indirect light and limited direct sunlight. A variegated type, such as San Marino benefits from a couple of hours of mild, direct sunlight daily.
Protect against harsh, bright direct sunlight. These plants do best in east or west facing windows.
Peperomia San Marino is happiest with temperatures ranging from 65° to 75° degrees Fahrenheit. Don’t allow the temperature to drop below 50° degrees Fahrenheit.
Take care not to overwater as this can cause root rot. Wait until the top couple of inches of soil are completely dry and then water thoroughly. Do not allow the plant to stand in water.
As a tropical plant, Peperomia San Marino does well in a humid environment in bright indirect light. You can mist the leaves daily during the growing season. Set the plant on a pebble tray with a little water to increase the ambient humidity or add a humidifier.
In the springtime, use a diluted mixture of liquid fertilizer twice a month. In the summertime, reduce this to a monthly application. Do not feed the plant during the fall and winter.
The most important features of a good substrate (potting mix) for Peperomia are good aeration and excellent drainage.
Well draining substrate is essential, and because these plants are epiphytes, a soilless mixture is a good idea. A combination of two parts peat moss or coco coir and one part sand or perlite works well.
Peperomia San Marino does not need to be repotted frequently, like other Peperomia plants it has a very small root system. Annual repotting should be more than adequate.
When repotting, remove the plant from its pot, clean the roots and the pot and then simply replace with clean substrate, or move up the plant to the next size pot.
Peperomia likes being slightly root bound avoid using a large pot or over potting.
To help your plant maintain a dense, bushy appearance, pinch off top stems and any that become leggy or spindly. Be sure to remove any dead or damaged leaves and stems as well.