Peperomia has been declared by many in the houseplant group as 2022’s Houseplant of the Year and I can’t disagree with them. Peperomias are in all probability one of my favourite houseplants as a result of they fluctuate so broadly in look and are composed of over 1,500 completely different species. Some look so dissimilar that the solely approach to know for certain that they’re a Peperomia is by observing their “rat-tail” inflorescence. Some are bushy like Peperomia ‘Rosso’, some are Trailing like Peperomia prostrata, or upright like Peperomia Piccolo Banda. All are uniquely lovely and fulfilling to develop at dwelling.
The place do they develop?
One attribute that almost all Peperomia are inclined to share are semi-succulent leaves or stems which one can deduce means they develop in environments the place water isn’t all the time available. This will likely appear complicated contemplating that almost all Peperomias are native to tropical rainforests however it is sensible when you perceive what number of of them develop. Many Peperomia develop as epiphytes on timber and in rock crevices in rainforests the place they don’t have entry to floor water, simply rain fall and humidity. Understanding how they develop in the wild may also help you take care of them higher and hold you from overwatering them and turning them into mush (talking from private expertise).
Most of these Peperomias are rising alongside the forest flooring or in the understory the place they obtain solely dappled gentle. This tells you that they’ll thrive in a decrease gentle scenario in the wild however you’ll need to offer some variety of gentle supply when making an attempt to develop them in your house. Relying on the species this might imply medium to vivid oblique gentle which will be achieved by inserting the plant anyplace close to a vivid window to proper on the window sill. The route that your window faces is vital as properly. An unobstructed North or East going through window will present vivid morning gentle which is much less intense and extra appropriate for Peperomia than a West or South going through window.
Come go to the Greenhouse to embrace the yr of the Peperomia by including a brand new species to your houseplant assortment!
