Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Peperomia

Species:

Peperomia portoricensis

USDA Symbol:

PEPO13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Ground Cover:

Yes

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 Puerto Rican forests, prefers humid environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures and high humidity; surface sow as seeds need light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI