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Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jewelry'
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
| Synonyms: | Peperomia clusiifolia 'Variegata' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Fleshy variegated leaves are green with cream-coloured and reddish margins. |
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| Flowers | The inflorescence is a long, narrow spike that resembles a rat's tail. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar is susceptible to root rot, so allow the soil to dry before re-watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, Pink |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1027 |
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| Species ID | 2321 |
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