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Peperomiaargyreia

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Genus
Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh)
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Species
argyreia (ar-GY-ree-uh)
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Synonym
Peperomia arifolia var. argyreia
Peperomia sandersii
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Smiths, Alabama

Sacramento, California

Tampa, Florida

Plano, Texas

Anacortes, Washington

Federal Way, Washington

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bruceyboy
| June 2003 | positive

I have grown these plants indoors many times. Does anyone know where I can get some of the unusual varieties?

bruceyboy

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