Peperomia Species, Red Tree

Peperomiametallica

Genus
Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh)
Species
metallica (meh-TAL-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cascade, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Cascade, VA (Zone 7a) | August 2009 | positive

This is a pretty nice peperomia plant, it is one of the smaller species. Very nice dark colored leaves, with a metallic sheen, lighter g...Read More

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