The Peperomia family is pet-friendly! Peperomia are non-toxic, making them safe to keep around your furry friends. However, the best practice is always to keep new houseplants out of reach of small children and curious pets just in case.

• Medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low, indirect light.

• Allow to dry out between waterings. Keeping the peperomia on the dry side is better than saturating it. This will ensure you not to overwater.

Sad Plant Signs

• Symptom: Dull, fading leaves | Cause: Too much direct sun

• Symptom: Wilting, with dry potting mix | Cause: Under-watered

• Symptom: Wilting, plus leaf loss | Cause: Overwatered

• Symptom: Browning of leaf edges or tips | Cause: Cold drafts

Information sourced from The Sill.