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Peperomia 'Schumi Red'

Peperomiacaperata

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Peperomia caperata by Sibilagorjeana
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Genus
Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh)
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Species
caperata (kap-er-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting

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