About
Very narrow, greenish-white flower spikes appear in spring and summer. 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.
About the genus
Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toJamaica
Care notes
CultivationTolerant indoor plant, preferring partial shade. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required, but can be trimmed to keep compact
PropagationPropagate by division or by leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free