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About Nature

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Peperomia is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae. Most of them are compact, small perennial epiphytes growing on rotten wood. More than 1500 species have been recorded, occurring in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world, though concentrated in Central America and northern South America. Wikipedia
Family: Piperaceae
Subfamily: Piperoideae
Genus: Peperomia; Ruiz & Pav.
Order: Piperales
Kingdom: Plantae
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#Maintenance
How Do You Take Care Of A Peperomia Plant? Most Peperomia plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight, in temperatures of between 65-80 °F. They should be watered infrequently once the top inch of soil has dried out, fertilized monthly through the growing season and potted in well-draining potting soil.

Propagation

Peperomias can be propagated easily using stem cuttings. You can do this by rooting cuttings in soil or in water. If using the water method, follow Step 1 below, and simply submerge the lower leaf nodes in a glass or jar of water .

Plant safe for cats

The entire Peperomia family is considered non-toxic. And with so many cute varieties to display on your windowsill, desk, or table, you will want to collect them all

Yellowing

Proper soil moisture is important in caring for a Peperomia. The number one cause of yellowing leaves among Peperomias is overwatering. Only water when the top 50-75% of the soil is dry. ... Be sure to discard any excess water that flows into the saucer, as this can lead to root rot and eventual death of your plant.
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