Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Peperomia

Species:

Peperomia membranacea

USDA Symbol:

PEME5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

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 tropical forest understories