Peperomia griseoargentea

RHS Plant Profile
ivy peperomia
ivy peperomia RHS

Other common names

ivy leaf pepper, platinum pepper, silver leaf peperomia

Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants

An evergreen perennial forming a rosette of broadly ovate or heart-shaped, silvery-grey leaves to 6cm long, with reddish veins, and slender spikes of tiny green flowers. An ideal plant for terrariums or bottle gardens

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Piperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Brazil

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in partial shade during the summer but full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with soft, tepid water. Maintain a high humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season. 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

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free