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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches or more
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Fleshy, dark green with red margins
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Brown
Yellow
Other: Narrow spikes of tiny yellow to brown flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Red Edge Peperomia

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Location: Charleston, SC
Date: 2018-03-18
Location: Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington WV
Date: 2017-09-16
Location: Portland Nursery, Portland Or.
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Location: December, 2023
Location: December, 2023
Location: Biltmore, Asheville, NC
Date: 2014-03-02
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