Ivy-Leaf Pepper Peperomia griseoargentea
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- pep-er-ROH-mee-uh GREE-see-oh-ar-JEN-tee-uh
- Description
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Ivy Leaf Peperomia is an evergreen, succulent-like, perennial that is native to Southwest Brazil and grows in wet and tropical areas. It is a member of the Piperaceae family. It is typically used as a houseplant in the United States.
The plant has a small, clumping habit, and thick, short, and sturdy stems. The leaves are heart-shaped, metallic, silvery-green with a rippled texture, and the leaf veins are a deep green. Its mature size is 6 to 8 inches tall and 5 to 7 inches wide.
This plant prefers bright indirect light, and moist, well-drained soil. The thick, succulent-like leaves and stems can hold water; therefore, overwatering should be avoided.
The Ivy Leaf Peperomia is very easy to care for and requires very little maintenance. It would be the perfect addition to an office desk or home.
Quick ID Hints:
- evergreen, semi-succulent, erect, clumping habit, 6 to 8 inches tall
- short, thick stems
- leaves are heart-shaped, metallic, silvery-green with a rippled texture
- dark green leaf vein
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Monitor for mealy bugs, spider mites, aphids, scale, fungus gnats, and whiteflies. Root rot can occur from overwatering. Avoid wetting the leaves when watering which can cause leaf spots.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Pink Marble'
silvery leaves variegated with cream and pink
- 'Pink Marble'
- 'Pink Marble'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Pink Marble'
silvery leaves variegated with cream and pink
- 'Pink Marble'
- 'Pink Marble'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Peperomia
- Species:
- griseoargentea
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Leaf Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Brazil Southeast
- Play Value:
- Easy to Grow
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 8 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 5 in. - 0 ft. 7 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Houseplant
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Erect
- Mounding
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Shape:
- Cordate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are heart-shaped and silvery green with deep green veins.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- The stems are thick and sturdy.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Design Feature:
- Accent
