Peperomia tetraphylla — Trailing

Overview

Peperomia tetraphylla is a trailing houseplants in the genus Peperomia, part of the Piperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Peperomia tetraphylla 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 tetraphylla, known as the acorn peperomia or four-leaved peperomia, is a small plant in the Piperaceae family that grows natively in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It has been introduced to Easter Island. P. tetraphylla is a low-growing herb with creeping stems, sometimes forming mats. The leaves are elliptic or round, growing in whorls of 3 to 4, typically green but might also be reddish on the underside. It is native to Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Middle America, Oceania and other regions. In the garden it prefers partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). Suggested uses include houseplants, hanging basket and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in gritty compost. Full sun.

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