Peperomia maculosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia maculosa, also known as Spotted-stalked Peperomia, is a plant with striking leaves and spots on the leaf stalks. The leaves can grow up to 15 cm or more if given the proper care. Because of its size, which is small and easy to care for, this plant is very suitable for a house plant.
Common Name |
Spotted-stalked Peperomia and Spotted Peperomia
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia maculosa
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia maculosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia maculosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia maculosa needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia maculosa needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia maculosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia maculosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Peperomia maculosa prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia maculosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia maculosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia maculosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia maculosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia maculosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia maculosa toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia maculosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia maculosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
summer
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Peperomia maculosa Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia maculosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
South America
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