Peperomia
Peperomia pereskiifolia
Jerzy Opioła,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Millspaugh, Charles Frederick, 1854-1923,James Steakley,KENPEI,Daderot,Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Peperomia
- Species:
- Peperomia pereskiifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- PEPE30
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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 rainforest understories