An attractive foliage plant with deeply corrugated heart shaped leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers August to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Peperomia caperata ‘Tricolor’
An attractive foliage plant with deeply corrugated heart shaped leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Peperomia |
---|---|
Species | caperata |
Varietry | 'Tricolor' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Piperaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Mound-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, pink, cream |
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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