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Peperomia clusiifolia (Peperomia clusiifolia)

Peperomia clusiifolia is an upright, clump-forming, evergreen, succulent herb commonly grown as an indoor potted plant. It is an evergreen perennial.

LightIt grows in bright, indirect light to partial shade and can also tolerate lower light.
WaterWater moderately to regularly in a well-drained growing medium, allowing the surface to dry slightly before watering again and avoiding overwatering.
HumidityIt is reported to prefer high humidity.
TemperatureIt is associated with warm hardiness conditions. It is reported to be frost tender; keep above freezing.
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Overview

Peperomia clusiifolia is an upright, clump-forming, evergreen, succulent herb commonly grown as an indoor potted plant. It is an evergreen perennial.

Origin and habitat

Sources differ on its native range, describing it as native to Jamaica or more broadly to tropical America or the West Indies. It occurs in tropical environments and prefers bright, warm, humid conditions.

Characteristics

Sources differ on mature height, placing it at about 15.24–30.48 cm. A single source reports a mature spread of about 10–50 cm and generally slow growth. 'Ginny' is reported to have fleshy, thick green leaves with yellow and pink margins. The slender, spike-like inflorescences are greenish white and rarely appear when grown indoors; a single source reports flowering from spring through summer.

Light

It grows in bright, indirect light to partial shade and can also tolerate lower light.

Watering

Water moderately to regularly in a well-drained growing medium, allowing the surface to dry slightly before watering again and avoiding overwatering.

Humidity and airflow

It is reported to prefer high humidity.

Temperature and dormancy

It is associated with warm hardiness conditions. It is reported to be frost tender; keep above freezing.

Growing medium and mounting

It grows in loamy soil that is moist but well drained and can adapt to acidic, neutral, or alkaline soil reactions.

Propagation

It is reported to be propagated by division or leaf cuttings.

Common problems

Sources differ on pests: mealybugs, spider mites, aphids, scale insects, fungus gnats, and whiteflies may require attention, while another source describes pest problems as generally uncommon. Sources differ on diseases: overwatering may cause root rot and prolonged wetness on leaves may cause leaf spot, while another source describes diseases as generally uncommon. A single source advises avoiding overwatering because it can lead to root rot and avoiding prolonged wetness on leaves to reduce leaf-spot problems. It is sensitive to frost and cold drafts and should be kept away from freezing conditions.

Identification

'Ginny' has thick green leaves with conspicuous yellow and pink margins, while Peperomia clusiifolia is distinguished by leaf margins with a reddish tone.

Photos

Peperomia clusiifolia
📷 Steve Fitzgerald · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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