Peperomia species name: Peperomia

Scientific name: Peperomia sandersii

Alias: Peperomia

Family ：Piperaceae

Genus: Douban genus

Origin distribution

Original to the Americas and tropical Asia.

Morphological characteristics

Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. The stems are short and bushy, and the petioles are reddish brown. The leaves are oval in shape, with a pointed tail end, and are about 6cm long. The leaf veins radiate from the center to the surroundings, with 8 main veins, dark green, and silvery gray between the veins. It looks like a watermelon rind and is named after it in ancient times.

Growth habits

It likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. Loose, well-drained soil. The cold resistance is slightly weak, and the temperature in winter should be kept above 8℃. The suitable temperature for growth is 20-25℃. Growth will be slow if it exceeds 30℃ and below 15℃. Watermelon peel pepper grass, also known as watercress green pepper grass, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. The minimum temperature in winter cannot be lower than 10℃, otherwise you will be susceptible to cold damage.

Garden uses

Watermelon peel and pepper grass are exquisite in shape, with beautiful leaves, round shape, green as jade, white as jade, elegant and delicate, and are used as indoor decorative plants. Unique charm. It can be used as a small potted plant and placed on a coffee table or desk for careful viewing, giving it a unique flavor. It is a small foliage plant that is very suitable for desk display.

Propagation and cultivation

Propagation by leaf cutting and division is commonly used. For leaf transplantation, select mature leaves in spring and summer and insert the petioles into the sand bed. You can also cut the leaves into two pieces lengthwise and insert them directly into the seedbed. Roots will take place 20 to 30 days after insertion. During the hot and dry seasons of summer and autumn, you should spray the leaves frequently to keep them moist. Overwatering can cause stems and leaves to rot easily. It is advisable to apply fertilizers with equal amounts of the three elements. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can easily cause the patterns to be inconspicuous and affect the ornamental value. /view/99102.html?wtp=tt