Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Peperomia

Species:

Peperomia mariannensis

USDA Symbol:

PEMA25

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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 forest floors