Botanical Name: Peperomia caperata 'Emerald Ripple'
Common Name: Emerald ripple peperomia Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small, upright, clumping plant with dark green, heart-shaped foliage, deeply veined and convoluted on upper surface. Height to 1' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure indoor takes a low light (North window) up to 250 FC Soil add perlite to standard potting mix Hardiness tender – likes high humidity, warm temperatures Morphology: Leaves cordate, to 2" long, palmately veined, strongly veined above, on 6" petioles Flowers spikes on 4" long scapes to 6" long – reddish Fruit not important Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, division Usage: single specimen plant, in dish gardens Landscape Care: Watering keep slightly dry – can get stem rot if drainage is poor. Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice a month Pruning divide if plant gets too large, remove dead flower stalks Pests/Diseases mealybug, stem/root rot Origin: Brazil Family: Piperaceae Notes: |
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