Creeping Peperomia. An attractive foliage plant with tiny green leaves marked with silver or bronze. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers August to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Peperomia prostrata
An attractive foliage plant with tiny green leaves marked with silver or bronze
Additional information
| Generic | Peperomia |
|---|---|
| Species | prostrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Creeping Peperomia |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver, bronze |
| 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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