About
Slender spikes of tiny greenish white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. A trailing, epiphytic evergreen perennial, with square stems and pairs of broadly elliptic or rounded leaves to 3cm long. The leaves are dark green with lighter markings along the veins.
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
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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 apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 19-24°C when ripe, or by softwood stem cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free