This variety of Peperomia is distinguished by its spreading or drooping habit, and its fleshy, lanceolate to oblong leaves, often of a Medium to dark green, sometimes tinged with darker or burgundy shades depending on the light. Avoid direct sunlight which could mark or discolor the leaves, can also be suitable for a bright, slightly shaded spot. It does not like overwatering and prefers to be kept small in its pot.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Piperaceae.
- Origin: Tropical areas of South America.
- Watering:
- Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Light and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Average, never below 15ᵒC.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
