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Peperomia caperata

Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata Yunck.
Family: Piperaceae

Peperomia caperata 'Red Ripple'

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10

Frost Tolerance: Tender

Sun Exposure: Shade

Origin: Central America, Honduras

Watering Needs: Best if soil is kept evenly moist.

Propagation: Division, terminal cuttings possible but more difficult

Culture:
Peperomias require a soil with a high organic content kept evenly moist. Too much water will make them rot. Slugs and snails can also be a serious threat.

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