Peperomia clusiifolia
red edge peperomia
An upright, evergreen, succulent perennial to about 30cm, usually grown as an indoor plant. The rounded leaves are glossy dark green with a fine, dark red edge. Very narrow, greenish-white flower spikes appear in spring and summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Red | |||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Red Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Jamaica
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerant indoor plant, preferring partial shade. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by division or by leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required, but can be trimmed to keep compact
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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