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Peperomia [quadrangularis]

Characteristic:

Another dwarf peperomia species with small oblong leaves- 3 gray or white vein on leaf blade, purplish or light green stems- upright or creeping, new shoots out of old leaf axils with light purple color, and can be propaged by new shoots with aerial roots. It is definitely perferred in hanging basket and ground covering, which is aslo rarely found in the trade.

 

Cultivation:

The plant can  tolerate low light levels well and are easy to grow, which makes them excellent houseplants. In greenhouse,  the plants small flowers are in spikes that reach 30 cm tall. Peperomias need bright indirect light to full shade with a rich organic soil mix. The plants should be  kept moist, but not overly wet, or the roots will go rot. Fertilize the plants every other week during the growing season with a diluted fertilizer. During the winter months, water should be restricted, but the plants should never be allowed to dry out completely. Repotting should be done in the spring before new growth begins. They are not poisonous to humans or animals and are propagated by division or from stem cutting.


 


   
     


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