- Funky Bean-Shaped Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12 Inches
- Pet Safe
Green Bean Peperomia is a fun semi-succulent with interesting-looking, bright-green, bean-like foliage. Botanically known as Peperomia ferreyrae, this plant is also known commonly as Pincushion Peperomia or Happy Bean and is native to South America. Green Bean Peperomia is an epiphyte in the Piperaceae family and has air-purifying qualities. This Peperomia makes a wonderful, easy-to-care-for houseplant.
Best Locations For Growing Green Bean Peperomia
Green Bean Peperomia is a funky and fun houseplant that stays relatively compact and can go many places in the home or office. Choose a location with very bright light in a warm, relatively humid location to make this Peperomia thrive. It is non-toxic for pets or humans.
Green Bean Peperomia Sunlight Requirements
Green Bean Peperomia survives in a range of light conditions but prefers bright indirect light. This plant will not grow optimally with direct sun or too little sun.
Green Bean Peperomia Care
Green Bean is an easy semi-succulent houseplant. Use a cactus mix to ensure the plant is potted in well-drained soil. Like most semi-succulents, Green Bean Peperomia likes to be pot bound in a relatively small pot. Repot Green Bean Peperomia if the plant has been in the same soil for many seasons, or if the roots are protruding from the bottom of the pot. It is best to transplant Green Bean Peperomia when the plant is more dormant in the winter or early spring. Green Bean Peperomia can be pruned to keep the habit neat and tidy or to remove dead leaves or branches.
Watering Green Bean Peperomia
Green Bean Peperomia has finicky water needs; do not overwater or underwater this plant. Water regularly once a week allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Green Bean Peperomia likes regular humidity throughout the year.
Feeding Green Bean Peperomia
Green Bean Peperomia does not require fertilizer but will benefit from a light feeding of a balanced formula once or twice a month. Do not fertilize during the winter when growth is slower.
Green Bean Peperomia Information
Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
Care Requirements: Easy |
Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
Pet Friendly: Yes |
Kid Friendly: Yes |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Upright |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Mature Height: 12 inches |
Mature Spread: 4-10 inches |
Flowering: No |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
Fragrant: |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Lime Green |
Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C) |
Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
Common Name: Green Bean Peperomia |
Other Name(s): Green Bean, Pincushion Peperomia |
Scientific Name: Peperomia ferreyrae |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Peperomia_Green.Bean-HP
Container Sizes
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