{"product_id":"peperomia-ferreyrae-fire-sparks","title":"Peperomia ferreyrae 'Fire Sparks'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This adorable variety of Peperomia always cheers me up just by its name! The bright green foliage of the 'Happy Bean' is a cheerful sight, with both its colour and shape showing real exuberance. As a semi-succulent, these thick, green-bean-shaped leaves can store water for brief periods of drought, so it will prefer to be under-watered than over-watered. Find a bright spot and it will reward your care with bright leaves and standout foliage.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eAs a semi-succulent, these thick, green-bean-shaped leaves can store water for brief periods of drought, so it will prefer to be under-watered than over-watered. Find a bright spot and it will reward your care with bright leaves and standout foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Peperomia ferreyrae (Ferreyra's pepper-like plant) 'Happy Bean'\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":20}'\u003ePeperomia ferreyrae (Ferreyra's pepper-like plant) 'Fire Sparks'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Peperomia Green Bean, Happy Bean, Pincushion Peperomia\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003ePeperomia Green Bean, Happy Bean, Pincushion Peperomia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to the tropical rainforests of Peru\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eNative to the tropical rainforests of Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes bright, indirect light; will benefit from a splash of morning or evening sun in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly water once the top third of the soil has dried out; make sure you don't leave the plant itself wet as this can cause it to rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in higher humidity, so will appreciate a humidity tray or more frequent misting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Use a well-draining mix; added grit or similar will help it not get too waterlogged. A mix designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents will work well! Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eUse a well-draining mix; added grit or similar will help it not get too waterlogged. A mix designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents will work well! Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six or seven in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal temperature is 18-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your plant is in a darker location, poke the soil gently with a chopstick or similar to provide ventilation and mimic the actions of earthworms and other critters- this will reduce the risk of root rot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeperomias can be propagated from a single leaf: trim off a healthy leaf, cut it in half and place it onto soil. With a bit of patience and a nice, warm spot your peperomia will take root and grow into a whole new plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":58106583286141,"sku":"4579595657771","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/peperomia-ferreyrae-fire-sparks-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-2714086.jpg?v=1778003740","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/peperomia-ferreyrae-fire-sparks","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}