Also known as Green Bean Succulent · Happy Bean · Happy Bean Peperomia
Peperomia ferreyrae, a succulent-like plant, features distinctive, thick, bean-shaped leaves that grow in clusters. It's an attractive, low-maintenance houseplant.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
50% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates lower light conditions.
Prefers consistent moisture but allow to dry slightly between waterings.
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogged soil; reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 13°C.
Feed during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Peperomia ferreyrae prefers consistent moisture but detests soggy roots.
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot, especially in cooler months. Reduce watering frequency during winter dormancy.
Prune to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back stem tips regularly. Remove any yellowing or dead leaves promptly.
Pruning can also be done to propagate new plants, using the cuttings to start new specimens.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings and remove lower leaves. Plant them in well-draining potting mix or water. Keep moist and warm, and roots should form within a few weeks.
Cuttings can also be taken from leaf nodes.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend, with added perlite for aeration.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Genus | Peperomia |
| Species | Peperomia ferreyrae |
Similar in genus Peperomia
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