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Peperomia Orba | Pixie Lime
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Peperomia orba ‘Pixie Lime’, commonly known as the Pixie Lime Peperomia, is a compact houseplant with small, fleshy lime-green leaves and a naturally dense, bushy growth habit. Its fresh colouring and petite size make it perfect for desks, shelves, windowsills, terrariums, and smaller indoor spaces.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Low to moderate watering. Allow the top half of the compost to dry out between waterings. Its thick leaves and stems store moisture, so it copes much better with being slightly too dry than being overwatered.
SOIL
Free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite and a little orchid bark to provide good drainage and airflow around the roots.
REPOT
Repot every 2–3 years in spring or when noticeably rootbound. Move up only one pot size at a time. Peperomias generally prefer being slightly pot-bound.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
PET FRIENDLY
Yes
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Give ‘Pixie Lime’ plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain its fresh lime-green colouring and compact shape. Pinch back longer stems occasionally to encourage an even fuller, bushier plant.
COMMON MISTAKE
Overwatering. Its small root system and moisture-storing leaves mean constantly damp compost can quickly cause root or stem rot.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Propagation advice • Help maintaining strong variegation • A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
Peperomia orba stays naturally compact, making ‘Pixie Lime’ particularly useful for small spaces where larger houseplants would quickly take over. Its fleshy leaves also store water, helping it cope with the occasional forgotten watering.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Cultivar of a Peperomia species native to Central and South America