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Peperomia 'Pepperspot' 11cm H15cm

Peperomia 'Pepperspot' 11cm H15cm

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Peperomia ‘Pepperspot’ is a dainty trailing plant featuring small, round, glossy green leaves on reddish stems. This elegant species is perfect for hanging pots, terrariums, or shelf displays, thriving in bright, indirect light with minimal maintenance.

  • Full Botanical Name: Peperomia ‘Pepperspot’
  • Common Names: Pepperspot Peperomia, String Peperomia
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Tropical South America (notably Brazil and Peru)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic in humid tropical forests under shaded canopies

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect light; too much direct sunlight can cause leaf scorch
  • Ideal Room: Living room, kitchen, or terrarium with steady humidity
  • Feeding: Use diluted houseplant fertilizer every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer
  • Humidity: Moderate to high (50–70%)
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C; avoid cold drafts below 15°C
  • Watering: Water when top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; do not allow to sit in water
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — safe for cats, dogs, and humans; ingestion may cause mild digestive irritation in sensitive individuals
  • Soil Type: Airy, well-draining mix with peat, bark, and perlite
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings or leaf cuttings in water or moist soil
  • Eventual Height and Spread: Trails 30–40 cm long
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs or fungus gnats; treat with neem oil and improve airflow
  • Repotting: Every 2 years or when rootbound
  • Pruning: Trim to maintain length and encourage dense growth
  • Air Purification: Moderate; helps improve indoor air quality
  • Folklore: Associated with friendship and harmony, Peperomia ‘Pepperspot’ makes an ideal gift plant
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