How to Grow Peperomia obtusifolia: Peperomia Care and Pictures

When people hear "Biyu" (Peperomia obtusifolia), many first think of the phrase "xiao jia bi yu" (a modest, delicate beauty). In fact, Biyu also refers to a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Just like a modest, unassuming young woman, Biyu never shows off, keeping its green color all year round. Its leaves are thick, small and cute, which is why it is so well loved. Keeping a pot of Biyu at home or in the office, you can look at a patch of green every day, full of vitality. So how do you grow Biyu? Follow the editor and read on!

No matter what plant you grow, you must first understand its related habits - know yourself and your enemy, as the saying goes. Biyu stays green all year round and basically never blooms, so it does not need much water and is fairly drought-tolerant (friends with a poor memory can relax - even if you forget to water it for 3 days, it does not matter). At the same time, Biyu is afraid of strong sun and afraid of high temperatures, so remember never to leave it in direct sun outdoors. But it does not mean it needs no sunlight at all; leaving it in a shady spot for a long time will also affect its growth, and can even kill it.

1. Choosing a flowerpot: It is best to choose a ceramic flowerpot, which is good for holding the soil. As for color, white or brick red pairs well with Biyu.

2. Choosing soil: Choose fertile, loose black soil that can absorb water, and you can also add some fertilizer to enrich the soil.

3. Water: Although Biyu is fairly drought-tolerant, remember to water it at least 2 to 3 times a week, and especially during the growing season you must ensure a sufficient water supply. In the high heat of summer, increase the amount of watering.

4. Light: Biyu should get 3 to 5 hours of light a day, though of course it cannot be direct blazing sun. Light helps the plant grow.

5. Temperature: The suitable growing season for Biyu should be early summer, which is now, at around 25 degrees; in winter it must not go below 10 degrees.

6. Fertilizing: During the growing season, Biyu is not suited to too much fertilizer; once a month afterwards is enough.

Once Biyu has grown, you can prune it according to your own preferences. Note that small branches cut from large branches should be planted into the soil promptly. That is all the editor has to share on how to grow Biyu, on the decoration website.