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Peperomia polybotrya 'Raindrop'

A bushy perennial to 30cm tall, with heart-shaped, glossy green, succulent leaves and slender spikes of greenish white flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Piperaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in peat-free potting compost in bright, indirect light when in active growth and full light in winter. Water moderately in summer and sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. Maintain a high humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by softwood, leaf or leaf bud cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Houseplants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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