ivy peperomia
Also known as: ivy leaf pepper; platinum pepper; silver leaf peperomia
P. griseoargentea is an evergreen perennial forming a rosette of broadly ovate or heart-shaped, silvery-grey leaves to 6cm long, with reddish veins, and slender spikes of tiny green flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- ivy peperomia (Peperomia griseoargentea)
- Genus
- Peperomia
- Family
- Piperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ivy peperomia
Distribution map
Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ivy peperomia
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ivy peperomia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in partial shade during the summer but full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with soft, tepid water. Maintain a high humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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