Peperomia glabella
Cypress Peperomia
Peperomia are slow growing tropical annuals and perennials that are easy to care for under average room or conservatory conditions. They have striking foliage with red stems. The foliage is fleshy, often with variegation. The flowers are insignificant. These plants need a minimum temperature of 10C. Peperomia glabella - 'Cypress Peperomia' - which is native to the West Indies and a large part of South America, where it can grow epiphytically growing up trees or terrestrially creeping on the ground. It has green, oval leaves that are darker or lighter green, depending on the amount of light the plant receives. Likewise, its petioles and stems vary from pink to red, again depending on the amount of light. It is hardy, and fast growing, and will spread or trail.
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Cypress Peperomia
Latin name
Peperomia glabella
type
Perennial
family
Piperaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.20 M
Peperomia glabella
Peperomia are slow growing tropical annuals and perennials that are easy to care for under average room or conservatory conditions. They have striking foliage with red stems. The foliage is fleshy, often with variegation. The flowers are insignificant. These plants need a minimum temperature of 10C. Peperomia glabella - 'Cypress Peperomia' - which is native to the West Indies and a large part of South America, where it can grow epiphytically growing up trees or terrestrially creeping on the ground. It has green, oval leaves that are darker or lighter green, depending on the amount of light the plant receives. Likewise, its petioles and stems vary from pink to red, again depending on the amount of light. It is hardy, and fast growing, and will spread or trail.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Plants can be divided at potting time. They are removed and separated into smaller pieces, each with a few roots attached. Leaf or stem cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. The lower leaves of the shoots are removed and a cut is made below the bottom node (joint). They are then laid on a bench for an hour or two to allow a protective callus tissue to form over the cuts. They are then inserted in a propagating case with bottom heat of 70-75 degrees F. It is best not to seal the top completely, as the plants are semi-succulent in nature and excessive humidity is detrimental. When enough roots have formed, cuttings can be planted in 3-inch pots or in hanging baskets.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Peperomia like their feet in a peat based compost rather than soil. Avoid frequent repotting. If necessary, after several years, transfer to a slightly larger pot in spring. Place in a bright and shady spot, away from direct sunlight, in average warmth, not less than 50f - 55f in winter.
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