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Peperomia glabella

Also Known As

Cypress Peperomia
Wax Privet Peperomia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

10a-11

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Peperomia glabella plant details

Peperomia glabella is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia glabella

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: piperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: epiphyte, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia glabella

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Peperomia glabella is native to West Indies, and a large portion of South America it is a very tough plant and can grow in a number of situations from a epiphyte growing on a tree to a terrestrial on the ground and just about anything between as long as it has warm conditions and regular watering. The foliage is a oval in shape and can be light green to dark green depending on light levels. The stems or petioles are a pink to red color which can also change with light levels on how intense it may show. This plant is great for any warm condition from a house plant or tropical landscape plant. I have used this plant mostly in terrariums and tropical living walls. Foliage: Oval succulent green leaves Flowers: small spike like flower Height: terrestrial or epiphytic only a few inches tall can trail