Needs little attention and it is easy to care for, qhis houseplant prefers a bright spot, but not exposed to full sun, water regularly the soil should not dry out.

Peperomia is a small plant evergreen herbaceous perennial is luxuriant and compact, characteristics that make it an ideal plant for creating botanical corners at home. Its stems are thick and succulent, the fleshy and leathery leaves, large and flat heart-shaped, with variegated colors. Peperomia belongs to the Piperaceae species and the genus includes over 1000 species native to tropical and subtropical regions. very decorative and they bloom in small inflorescences that can last even a long time. Many species grow into trees and it is a well-known relative of the pepper plant.

THE VARIETIES'

There Peperomia Obtusifolia It is a low growing variety with strong and shiny fresh green leaves.

The Peperomia Santorini gray-pink has pointed leaves that are gray on the top and red on the underside

Peperomia Sgo it is very ornamental as it forms small bushes up to 25 cm large with dark green leaves with gray / silver bands starting from the center of the leaf. The petioles of the leaves are purple in color. Summer blooms with spikes with white flowers.

Peperomia Rundfolia A fast-growing variety, Peperomia rotundifolia grows to develop small, round, fresh green leaves.

CARE

Peperomia is a plant that is very suitable to be placed on the windowsills, as it requires a good degree of lighting. It is good to avoid cold air currents that could weaken it, the most suitable ground is that of the universal type or land garden mixed with sand, the important thing is that you make sure it is well drained and that the water flows a lot. It does not tolerate water stagnation, which causes the roots to rot.

The peperomia, due to the nature of its foliage which is rather succulent, does not like excessive humidity and therefore it does not need to be watered abundantly and frequently.

In summer, water it every 10 days, preferably rainwater, in winter, however, every 15-20 days and always keep it at a temperature between 15 and 24 ° C that you usually find at home.

Summer is better fertilize it at least every 30 days to maintain the intense and brilliant color of the leaves.

If you go on vacation for 3 weeks, you may not think about it until you get home.

CURIOSITY'

Peperomia is native to the forests of tropical America so it is a plant that tolerates steam and smoke well, it is therefore very suitable to be placed in the kitchen. In various areas of the Pacific the different species of peperomia are used in curative purpose to heal skin ailments, eye diseases and sunburn.

Peperomias are used in our homes as decorative plants and represent one of the basic elements for the preparation for the decoration of the window sills and planters also in combination with other species.