birthday plant

[boguz]

I got this plant for my birthday, but i don't know what it is, so i have a hard time finding info on how to take care of it.
do you know this plant?

in the beginning all the leaves were a rich green color, but the last couple of weeks these yellowish dots have been showing up.

i have no idea what is going on.

my first instinct is that i should water it a bit more, but when i got it the only tip my friend could give me was "don't over water it".
the plant is on a well lit room, but on a place where it never gets direct sun light.
i have been watering it (little bit) about once a week.

Any infos about this plant?
Any tips on how to take better care of it?

thanks!

 

[Vishu1708]

Hey Boguz,
I am newbie as well so I am not a 100% sure but your plant looks like a peperomia jayde to me.
I am sorry but don't know anything about keeping indoor plants either.
I hope one of the more experienced members would know how to solve your problem.
Best of luck

 

[Beth_B]

It does look like some type of peperomia.

I'd wait until the soil dries out completely, then give it a good soaking. Looks like too little water, too often.

 

[Larisa]

Hi, @boguz !

This is a pilea peperomioides. The plant prefers bright diffused light, regular watering and moderate air temperature.
It does not tolerate cold drafts.
I do not know why the leaves turn yellow. But this pilea has a special feature: old leaves die and fall off, and the trunk becomes naked with time.

 

[boguz]

Thank you! I am really happy to finally know something about this plant.
I will try to make it happy again!
=)

 

[Tetters]

Cor Larisa you certainly know your plants .....impressed

 

[Larisa]

@Tetters
It's just that we live in a cold climate. This is probably a bit ridiculous, but many people here fanatically grow houses exotic (for us) plants. Even those who are not suitable for home. Like @Beverly in her beautiful garden.