Species Name: Peperomia blanda var. floribunda

Common Name(s): Arid-land Peperomia

Defining Characteristics: 

• Green, pointed oval-shaped leaves
• Petioles and stems vary from pink to red depending on the lighting

• Blooms flowers that have the scent of black pepper

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature Requirement (°F): 68 - 86°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)  -  Humid (70-100%)

Watering Frequency: Light watering; suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days

Lighting:  Partial Shade   

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast 

Height: 6 inches 

Origin: Hawaii

Regional Locality: Epiphytically growing up trees, terrestrially creeping on the ground and on shady rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Sensitive to over/under-watering. A consistent watering schedule is required for a full and healthy plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 4 inch pot.