Maui Peperomia
Peperomia mauiensis
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com)





Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Peperomia
- Species:
- Peperomia mauiensis
- USDA Symbol:
- PEMA7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- 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 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Native to humid, shaded forest understories