An attractive foliage plant with deeply corrugated heart shaped leaves. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Peperomia caperata
An attractive foliage plant with deeply corrugated heart shaped leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Peperomia |
|---|---|
| Species | caperata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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