The Peperomia caperata 'Cayenne' is a small, compact tropical plant with thick, deeply corrugated foliage. Its upright habit and relatively compact growth make it an excellent houseplant, even in small spaces. Like other Peperomia caperata, it can produce thin, spike-like inflorescences.
Peperomia stores water in its leaves and therefore tolerates slight underwatering better than overwatering. Avoid keeping the soil constantly soggy.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Piperaceae.
- Origin: Southeast Brazil.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Soil type: Light and well-draining.
- Avoid leaving water in the saucer.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east, or 1 m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
- Temperature: Moderate, never below 12°C.
- Between 15°C and 25°C.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
