Wisconsin's Tropical Gardens

PEPEROMIA

Peperomia are slow growing compact plants from the Rain Forests of South America.

They come in many varieties of green or variegated and smooth or rippled leaves. They produce rattail like flowers.

LIGHT: Peperomia like bright filtered light or a semi shady spot, avoiding direct sunlight.

WATER: Water carefully allowing the soil to dry out somewhat between thorough watering. Do not allow the plant to wilt as it will drop leaves. Provide good drainage and never allow the plant to sit in water. Use tepid water and reduce watering during the winter months.

Mist leaves occasionally during the summer but never during the winter.

These plants are readily available in 3" pots. They may occasionally be available in slightly larger pot sizes as well.