{"product_id":"happy-bean-prayer-pepper-peperomia-ferreyrae-happy-bean","title":"Happy Bean Prayer Pepper - Peperomia ferreyrae 'Happy Bean'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Bean Prayer Pepper (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia ferreyrae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Happy Bean') is a small clumping peperomia that stays around 20cm tall and spreads to as much as 25cm. Its bright green leaves fold lengthways into little troughs, each with a darker strip down the middle that acts as a window and lets light in, so it grows in shadier spots than most houseplants. It is a tidy, easy pick for a windowsill, terrarium or sheltered rockery pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with a window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The darker strip along each leaf lets light in, which is why the plant keeps growing in dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small clump of upright, folded leaves fits a desk, shelf or shared bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight on watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers the mix to dry a little between drinks, so a missed week does little harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLime yellow flower stalks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contented, mature plants send slender stalks up above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomias are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindowsills, desks and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright, indirect light and a small pot. In bright light the clump stays dense, while in filtered light the stems stretch taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and shared bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant spreads 10 to 25cm, so allow about 15cm between plants in a bowl or terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and shaded patio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it suits a sheltered rockery pocket or a pot under cover, out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Happy Bean Prayer Pepper in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light or dappled shade suits it best, and hot afternoon sun will mark the leaves. It wants a steady, frost free temperature, so most Australians will grow it indoors, with outdoor planting limited to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality potting mix that holds some moisture but drains freely, with a handful of perlite or coarse sand. It prefers to be slightly potbound, so resist the urge to move it into a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly with rainwater or filtered water when the top of the mix has dried. Less is better than more, because soggy mix rots the roots. A quarter strength liquid feed once a month in spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Snip off a tired leaf at the base or a spent flower stalk. Repot only when the roots fill the pot, and go up just one pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Happy Bean Prayer Pepper as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small starter rather than a finished clump, so pot it into a snug container of fresh mix soon after unpacking and keep it bright and only just moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peperomias\"\u003eBrowse the full peperomia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, then let it drain fully. If in doubt, wait another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free climates, in a pot or sheltered pocket out of direct sun. In cooler regions it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeperomias are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A chewed plant can still upset a stomach, so keep it out of reach of keen nibblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790864679231,"sku":"PEP-FER-HAPPYB-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/happy-bean-prayer-pepper-peperomia-ferreyrae-happy-bean.jpg?v=1792209924","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/happy-bean-prayer-pepper-peperomia-ferreyrae-happy-bean","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}