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Peperomia griseoargentea

ivy peperomia

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. An ideal plant for terrariums or bottle gardens

Other common names

ivy leaf pepper
platinum pepper
see moresilver leaf peperomia

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Loam

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

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: Correct
Plant range: Brazil

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow 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. Grow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light while in growth, moving into full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. From spring to summer mist daily to maintain moderate to high humidity; apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pull off spent flowers. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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