Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
Also known as
Radiator Plant, Pepper, Pepper elder
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Partial Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1b
RHS hardiness
10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Peperomia Overview
Peperomia is a genus containing evergreen perennial plants which are frequently grown as houseplants due to their ability to adapt to a range of atmospheres. There are over 1000 species (mostly from S. America, a few from Africa) in the genus, which is closely related to black pepper. Their succulent heart-shaped leaves are relatively slow-growing but are highly attractive, as are their slender spikes bearing small greenish-white flowers. Liberty Hyde Bailey, known as the 'Father of American Horticulture', is associated with giving Peperomia the common name of Radiator Plant.
Common problems with Peperomia
Fungal and bacterial problems include Anthracnose, Myrothecium Leaf Spot, Pythium Root Rot, Rhizoctonia Aerial Blight and Southern Blight. They're also susceptible to Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale Insects, Thrips, Fungus Gnats and Mites.
How to harvest Peperomia
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Peperomia
Cuttings
Take tip, leaf or stem cuttings in either Spring or Autumn.
Seed
Division
By division in spring or summer.
Special features of Peperomia
Attractive leaves
Indoor plant
Some varieties of Peperomia make good hanging plant specimens and nice additions as small bathroom plants.
Pot plant
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Peperomia
Grown for their ornamental foliage.
