Red Edge Peperomia

Peperomiaclusiifolia

Genus
Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh)
Species
clusiifolia (kloo-si-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlsbad, California

Bartow, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hobe Sound, Florida

Miami, Florida

Lexington, Kentucky

Bossier City, Louisiana

Woodstown, New Jersey

Andrews, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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H
Lexington, KY | February 2019 | neutral

Has anyone had any success propagating trimmings in water?

T
Cleveland, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2013 | positive

I have just gotten this plant about 2 weeks ago. It doesn't require much. It is slow growing, and is turning out real well for me.

O
| April 2012 | positive

I have just posted a photo, which I shot in Vietnam recently and which appears to put the kibosh to "Water regularly; do not overwater" i...Read More

P
(Zone 10a) | December 2002 | neutral

Undemanding slow growing plant with succulent leaves, just do not get it waterlogged. Similar to Peperomia obtusifolia but leaves are lar...Read More

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