Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Peperomia

Species:

Peperomia rockii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

3-4 ft

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forest understories, prefers humid environments