Peperomia verticillata

Also Known As

Vein Leaf Peperomia

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

9a-11

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Peperomia verticillata plant details

Peperomia verticillata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia verticillata

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: piperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia verticillata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Peperomia verticillata, also known as Red Log Plant, is an evergreen succulent plant featuring plump and cupped leaves with red wine-colored undersides, carried on trailing stems. The stems appear upright at first, but eventually spill over do to their own weight. Displays inconspicuous greenish white, panicle-like flowers. Plant in a container or hanging basket indoors or use as a summer patio plant. Peperomia’s are sought after for their ability to handle low light in a home or office, although bright indirect light is ideal. Prefers a humid environment and neutral to acidic, well-draining soil. Allow the soil to dry out before watering.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This vein leaf peperomia has 3 leaves arranged around the central stem. Leaves have a definite veining of silver and green. It is a rewarding houseplant and requires little care. Like defused light

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Peperomia verticillata is a succulent plant found in Cuba. Growing to around 1 foot tall when flowering this odd species makes rosettes of leaves along the petioles as it grows. The plant can grow in moist tropical settings to partially dry settings. The look of the plant can change dramatically depending on the conditions it is growing in. The first photo shows the plant growing on a living wall. The other photos are of the plant for sale grown in a 3 inch pot. Foliage: Rosetta of leaves along a pink petiole Flowers: Thin spadix like flower spike Height: Crawling climbing or Epiphyte