If you are a lover of houseplants and you like to decorate your home with greenery, you may have come across the Pilea and in the Peperomia.
These two plants, with their similar appearance and lush foliage, often cause confusion, but each needs specific attention.
Start discovering how to care for these green wonders and thus ensure their long-term health and beauty.
Recognizing the Piléa: the Chinese coin plant
Il Piléa peperomioidesoften called Chinese coin plantis distinguished by its round, peltate leaves that appear to float on long petioles.
This specimen with the look minimalist e modern it is famous for its ability to produce sprouts at the base, thus favoring easy propagation.
Place it in a place with lively indirect light and remember to keep it out of direct sunlight. THE’moderate watering is essential: wait until the surface of the soil is dry to the touch before watering again.
Diversity and charm of Péperomia
The Peperomy they offer a fascinating range of foliage, with varieties such as ‘Watermelon’ which resembles the streaks of watermelon, or ‘Ripple’ with its wavy leaves.
These plants, with their habit compact and the shaped leaves bushyadd a touch of elegance to any environment. Unlike the Piléa, the Péperomie prefer slightly dimmer conditions.
A moderate light or filtered is ideal, although they tolerate lower light levels.
What to avoid when watering
The care ofirrigation is crucial for both plants, but Péperomies require special attention so that the land is completely dry between one watering and another, thus avoiding the root rot.
While ambient humidity is appreciated, these plants do not require it large quantities of fertilizer; a small dose at the beginning of the growing season will be enough to keep them thriving.
Now that you know the specific needs of these plants, you will be able to distinguish them easily and ensure the best environment for their cultivation.
Want to know more about how to care for your plants in the fall? Check out this article on fall tips.
