About
A compact, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial from tropical Asia with broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and slender, erect spikes of tiny, greenish flowers in summer. A little-grown Peperomia for a warm, humid, tropical glasshouse or houseplant collection.
About the genus
Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.