Overview

Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR is a trailing houseplants in the genus Peperomia, part of the Piperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants, hanging basket and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR is a trailing cultivar of the Peperomia genus, which comprises evergreen perennial plants known for their simple, often succulent foliage. This cultivar maintains evergreen leaves and is suited to partial shade conditions, thriving best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to H1b, making it suitable for indoor environments such as houses, hanging baskets, conservatories, and greenhouses. Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR produces tiny greenish-white flowers on slender spikes during the summer season.

About the genus

Peperomia is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae. It is estimated that there are over 1,000 species, occurring in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are concentrated in South and Central America, but may also be found in southern North America, the Caribbean islands, Africa, Oceania, and southern and eastern parts of Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Peperomia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Houseplants

Habit

Trailing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, hanging basket, conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Peperomia 'Dafidel'PBR

Propagation

Stem cuttings in spring and summer

Pest resistance

Mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions