Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a loamless or loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light when in active growth and full light in winter. Water moderately in summer and sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. Maintain a high humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by softwood, leaf or leaf bud cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Houseplants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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