Peperomia puteolata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia puteolata, also known as Peperomia tetragonal, has unique leaves with an oval shape and eye-pleasing leaf patterns. This type of Peperomia likes moderate or dim sunlight, as its natural habitat is tropical forests. This epiphytic plant thrives on tree trunks and is usually characterized by the emergence of flower buds.
Common Name |
Parallel Nerve Plant or Stilt Peperomia
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia tetragona
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia puteolata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia puteolata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia puteolata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia puteolata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia puteolata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia puteolata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Peperomia puteolata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia puteolata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia puteolata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia puteolata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia puteolata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia puteolata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia puteolata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia puteolata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia puteolata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Peperomia puteolata Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia puteolata plant originated. |
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Country |
Ecuador
Paraguay
Peru
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