Description
Silvery green leaves with green/dark purple deep-textured veins. Also, know as the Peacock Peperomia. This Peperomia has a compact growth centralized around the stem. Peperomias are herbs of tropical and subtropical regions. Most of them occur in Central and Northern South America. Fewer species are known from Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Different endemic species are known from the islands of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Although a lot of Peperomias grow as epiphytes in rainforest habitats, others are succulents found in the high Andes. The etymology of the name Peperomia is based on the resemblance of its flower to Piper. The Greek translation of peper-omos means “pepper alike”. The genus Peperomia includes over 1500 species of which only a few are cultivated extensively. They vary considerably in appearance. Peperomias are widely used in dish gardens, bottle gardens, and other environments where space is limited. They are slow-growing, compact, and some species produce curious ‘rat tail’ flower heads made up of tiny greenish flowers on an upright spike. Peperomias can be used in any number of different ways, depending on the species and variety–as a pot plant, in terrariums, as small indoor shrubs, hanging baskets, and in some cases, complementing floral arrangements.
Elia Fajardo –
Quick delivery. Excellent quality and healthy plant. It’s really cute and growing really fast. I always have excellent customer service from this seller And the plants are always wrapped well protected. The picture speaks for itself.
Maxwell Taelor –
I think this plant is so gorgeous ? I was actually surprised at how healthy it was when it arrived, which was very quickly! I’m excited for it’s growth 🙂
Sharon Fennimore –
This arrived very happy and healthy and has really settled fast in its new pot and environment. It is growing a lot and quickly. This is a beautiful plant and obviously not fussy as I doubt it has ever spent time on a chilly windowsill in Vermont before. The packaging was very careful and kept the plants moist and warm. I will definitely order from Hirts again.
Ann Snead –
This plant arrived in pristine condition. It is more beautiful than the photos showed online. I have a new favorite plant now! Great place to shop. I will be using this store again!