General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Medium green with creamy golden-yellow variegation.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Spoonleaf Peperomia
  • Pepper Face Peperomia

Photo Gallery
Location: CA
Date: 3/17/2020
Spoonleaf Peperomia in a watering can
Location: CA
Date: 3/17/2020
Stem of Spoonleaf Peperomia
Location: CA
Date: 3/17/2020
Variegated leaf of Spoonleaf Peperomia

photo credit: James Steakley
Location: CA
Date: April 2020

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