Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Peperomia

Species:

Peperomia argyroneura

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical rainforests, prefers high humidity