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Peperomia griseoargentea


Ivy Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Pepper, Platinum Pepper, Silver Leaf Peperomia




Origin:  Native to Brazil.
Family
Piperaceae
Genus
Peperomia
Species
griseoargentea
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Greater than 9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1b
Temperature (°C)
10 to 15
Temperature (°F)
50 to 60
Height
0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread
0.1 - 0.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
This evergreen shrub forms beautiful rosettes of silver leaves with red veins. Tiny, green flowers emerge during the summer.
Landscape
Patio, single specimen, or container.
Cultivation
Grow under glass. Grows best in loam, preferring well-draining soil. It requires partial shade with moderate watering in the summer, and full sunlight while watering sparingly during the winter.
Shape
Bushy.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Rain forests floor, tropical forest floor.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, or leaf cuttings.
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