The Peperomia quadrangularis is a small tropical plant with a trailing or creeping habit, prized for its fleshy stems and small, thick leaves that are oval to slightly elongated. The leaves often feature dark green and lighter green stripes, while the stems can take on a reddish hue with good light exposure.
Its compact and trailing habit makes it an excellent plant for hanging baskets or shelves.
Peperomia stores water in its leaves, so it tolerates slight underwatering better than overwatering. Avoid keeping the soil constantly soggy.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Piperaceae.
- Origin: Tropical South America
- Watering:
- Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
- Humidity: Moderate.
- Soil type: Light and well-draining.
- Avoid letting water sit 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 18°C and 26°C.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
