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
Plant Type
Cactus & Succulents Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Peperomia tetragona
Genus
Peperomia
Family
Piperaceae
Order
Piperales
Class
Dicotyledons

Peperomia puteolata Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia puteolata.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
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.

Peperomia puteolata Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia puteolata to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 4 hours

Temperature

65°F to 75°F

Humidity Preference

Medium

Peperomia puteolata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%.

Peperomia puteolata Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia puteolata.

Suitability in pots

5L

Peperomia puteolata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L.

Soil type

loam sand
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Peperomia puteolata Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia puteolata plant.

Maximum Height

12 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

12 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
Celadon

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Peperomia puteolata toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Patio And Containers Hanging Baskets

Peperomia puteolata Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia puteolata, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

stem cutting air layering

Flowering season

No flowers

Peperomia puteolata Native Region

Find out where the Peperomia puteolata plant originated.

Country

Ecuador Paraguay Peru
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