Peperomia ferreyrae - Happy Bean
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Peperomia ferreyrae (also known as Happy Bean or Pincushion Peperomia) (Yuncker): Attractive succulent with long, bean-like, lime green leaves. The leaves are very slender and have a translucent "leaf window" that helps them absorb more sunlight. It makes an excellent houseplant as it can tolerate slightly lower light conditions than most soft succulents. This species is native to Peru.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
The Happy Bean Plant can grow up to 8 inches tall, but it does like to be a little root bound. It's okay and, even healthy, to have this plant in an undersized pot. You should only up the size of its pot when it gets far too large for it.
Spring is the best time to repot this plant into fresh, gritty soil. I hope this helps!
Spring is the best time to repot this plant into fresh, gritty soil. I hope this helps!
• Staff Answer
It's important to note that if your plant is not root bound, trimming isn't necessary. It's also not necessary if the new pot is a lot bigger than the old one (i.e. if the new pot is 2" or more larger than the old pot, you won't need to trim the roots).
When you go to repot your happy bean plant, check the roots before knocking off any soil. If you see mostly roots and only a little soil, your plant is root bound. Happy bean plant can tolerate being root bound so this isn't a big deal, but trimming the roots will encourage their growing into new soil in a new pot.
Get a pair of shears or sturdy scissors and sterilize them by dipping them in isopropyl alcohol (this will help prevent disease). Then remove as much soil from the mass of roots as you can. Then use the shears to cut the roots back, starting at their tips. You won't need to cut them very short so don't get too zealous in your cutting.
When you go to repot your happy bean plant, check the roots before knocking off any soil. If you see mostly roots and only a little soil, your plant is root bound. Happy bean plant can tolerate being root bound so this isn't a big deal, but trimming the roots will encourage their growing into new soil in a new pot.
Get a pair of shears or sturdy scissors and sterilize them by dipping them in isopropyl alcohol (this will help prevent disease). Then remove as much soil from the mass of roots as you can. Then use the shears to cut the roots back, starting at their tips. You won't need to cut them very short so don't get too zealous in your cutting.
• Staff Answer
Peperomia, in general, tend not to propagate well via leaves alone so it's doubtful these will grow into new plants. Instead, they're propagated via stem cuttings, which you can learn about at the link below!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
Unfortunately, this sounds like a case of stem rot due to overwatering. You'll have to take a cutting of healthy plant material, reroot it and start over. Make your cut 1/4" - 1/2" above the rot line to ensure that none of the rot is on the cutting. Then, follow the instructions at the link below to root your cutting. Please note, Peperomia leaves don't root like some other succulent leaves do, so you'll need to take a stem cutting.
Be sure that the soil you root your cutting into is well draining (1:1 bagged succulent soil and perlite) and that your pot has a drainage hole. Once the cutting roots, only water it once the soil is dry and the plant shows signs of thirst (wrinkled leaves).
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Be sure that the soil you root your cutting into is well draining (1:1 bagged succulent soil and perlite) and that your pot has a drainage hole. Once the cutting roots, only water it once the soil is dry and the plant shows signs of thirst (wrinkled leaves).
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
As long as the base of the stem is firm, and not yellow or black, it shouldn't be a major issue. It may even be completely healthy leaf senescence. However, it'd certainly be worth checking out our FAQ article on the issue of dropping leaves. You can find it at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
Yes! You can find grow light specs and recommended types here on our Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
• Staff Answer
The only issue with porch shades is that they're frequently too shady. If you erected some kind of shade using shade cloth designed for plants, that could help. You wouldn't need it to be too shady, roughly 30%-40% would do the trick.
However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
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