Koolau Range Peperomia
Peperomia ellipticibacca
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
Yuncker, T G
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Peperomia
- Species:
- Peperomia ellipticibacca
- USDA Symbol:
- PEEL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, tropical environments