An evergreen mound-forming perennial to 8cm tall, with thick, puckered, heart-shaped, dark green leaves to 3cm across; these are held on succulent stalks. From spring to autumn it produces upright, tail-like or club-shaped spikes of tiny greenish-white flowers
Up to 10 cm
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light while in growth, moving into full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. From spring to summer mist daily to maintain moderate to high humidity; apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pull off spent flowers. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C when ripe; take leaf stalk or leaf blade cuttings in spring and summer
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to grey moulds