Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb to 15cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves thick, succulent, to 5cm long by 1.5cm wide, ovate, dark green above, venation distinct and deep set; under surface of leaves and petioles red. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence a spike 5-7cm long, greenish yellow. |
| Cultivation | This is a hybrid of Peperomia mamorata x metallica. The patented trade name for this hybrid is Peperomia 'Eden Rosso', but it is sold by many nurseries as Peperomia 'Rosso'. It has also been sold, erroneously, as Peperomia caperata 'Schumi Red', which is a plant with reddish purple, heart shaped leaves. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Planting Remarks | This species prefers a cooler growing environment. Care must be taken not to allow the plants to sit in wet or soggy growing media as this will cause the succulent stems to rot |
| Fertilizing | Regular feeding with dilute liquid fertilizers is recommended |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32244 |
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| Species ID | 6652 |
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