Peperomia humilis var. cumulicola

Peperomia humilis var. cumulicola

Synonym(s)

(Micropiper leptostachyon, Peperomia cumulicola, Peperomia humilis)

Common Name(s)

Low Peperomia

Phonetic Spelling

peh-per-ROH-mee-uh HUE-mil-is var koo-moo-LEE-koh-lah

Description

Perennial herb 4 - 10 inches tall, erect, sometimes forming dense colonies on the ground or rarely on tree trunks and branches.

Optimum requirements are a brightly lit but shady spot in well-drained soil that does not dry out excessively.

Does well as a houseplant as long as it isn't overwatered and given well-drained soil. Most failures are due to overwatering.

Family

Piperaceae

Native Range

E. coast of FL, from Duval County south to Martin County.

Hardiness Zone(s)

9b --to-- 10a

Lifespan

Evergreen, Long-lived, Perennial

Habitats

Terrestrial on shell middens.

Exposure

Part Sun --to-- Light Shade

Growth Habit

Forms colonies in shady well-drained soils. Grows to about 12" tall.

Soil Texture

Organic (Humus), Well Drained

Propagation

-- Seeds
--Leaf Cuttings
--Leaf-Bud Cuttings (Single Node Cuttings), used for many trailing vines and when space or cutting material is limited.
--Cane Cuttings
--Herbaceous Stem Cuttings are made from nonwoody, herbaceous plants.

Moisture

Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.

Salt Spray Tolerance

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Recommended Uses

Houseplant, Native Planting, Naturalized Area

Pot Size

4in. Pot (19.4 fl. oz./0.57 L)