This Peperomia is not complicated to cultivate and is therefore ideal as a fast-growing ground cover in terrariums. The white leaf veins on the strong green leaves, together with its bronze-colored leaf undersides and stems, make it an interesting eye-catcher.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and coloring.
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Colombia and Ecuador
- Other names: Dwarf pepper, ornamental pepper
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Habitat/Light Requirements: Partial shade to bright, avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: succulent soil or high quality permeable container plant soil with good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 21-23° C (day), 18-20° C (night)
- Watering: water moderately as soon as the top layers of substrate begin to dry out, but do not allow to dry out completely and avoid waterlogging, ideally water with rainwater that is not too cold and has a low lime content
- Humidity: Needs humidity, keep in terrarium or spray regularly with low lime water (leaves should be able to dry afterwards though!).
- Nutrient addition: In spring/summer fertilize moderately about every 4-6 weeks with liquid fertilizer.
- If kept in a pot, repot approx. every 2 years.
- Avoid drafts.
