Peperomia is one of those plants that are ideal for home breeding. Outwardly, they are very beautiful - small (only twenty to thirty centimeters) with dense, resilient leaves and an interesting color. Despite the rather strong differences between all species, peperomia has one thing in common - the stems are rather short and the leaves on them are curved inward.

You can fertilize the soil once or twice a month, but it should be borne in mind that minerals and other useful substances should be diluted in water in a ratio of 1: 6.

Watering the peperomia should be moderate throughout the year. For watering, soft water is best, the temperature of which is slightly above room temperature. Peperomia does not need special spraying or maintaining a high level of humidity, however, if you notice that the leaves are drooping, you can sprinkle the plant with water for a couple of days. Also, the leaves should be wiped with a damp cloth from time to time.

The easiest way to provide the necessary humidity during the heating season, when the air in the room is too dry, is to put wet pebbles or peat under the pallet.

Peperomia transplant

Peperomia does not need frequent transplants. Its root system is not too large anyway, small pots contribute to faster development. If you notice that the old pot is too cramped, then replanting the plant is better in spring on a warm day.

The new pot should be slightly larger than the previous one. The soil for peperomia must be fertile. The optimal combination is humus, turf soil, garden soil and a little sand.

When replanting, shake the soil from the roots as much as possible.

Reproduction of peperomia

There is also another method of propagation - cuttings. In mid-spring, you can cut off the top stems and put them in water with charcoal. As soon as the first shoots appear, feel free to transplant the stem into fertilized soil. During the period of initial growth, it is better not to overdo it with water, otherwise the root can rot.

Decorative peperomia: home care and breeding features

Peperomia is a very interesting flower. If you rub its leaves between your fingers, a characteristic light aroma appears. The plant is recognized as the most unpretentious among exotic species. This is ideal for those flower growers who often forget to water and feed the indoor culture. Peperomia can tolerate improper care. Many varieties tolerate both waterlogging and overdrying quite well. The article will tell you about how peperomia care at home and its reproduction is carried out.

Brief description of peperomia

The peperomia flower is included in the Pepper family. The homeland is the tropical regions of America and Asia. The culture grows in the shade under the forest canopy. She loves peat substrates, rocks, rotting tree trunks.

When buying a plant, it is better to choose options with rich and bright colored patterns on the foliage. For example, silver peperomia can be a wonderful decoration for a room or garden. You should also make sure that there is no damage, rotten areas on the leaves and stem. You can read about how to care for a Decembrist at home here.

Many types of peperomia have highly decorative properties. This culture is appreciated by gardeners around the world. Florists often use it when creating epiphytic trunks, ampel compositions and decorative groups. A flower looks very beautiful on a suspended snag, on a piece of bark. It also looks luxurious in bottle gardens.

According to various sources, peperomia has from 700 to 1000 species. However, in horticulture, the number of varieties used is not that great. Before choosing a particular variety of an exotic plant, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with its botanical characteristics and cultivation characteristics.

• Chisel. It is a peperomia chisel-like low-growing plant, up to 60 centimeters high. The foliage is unusual, outwardly similar to pea pods. The bush consists of several powerful stems. On the shoots, there are alternately fleshy sessile leaves about 6 centimeters long.
• Bighead. Round-leaved peperomia is grown most often by beginner growers. There are no problems in caring for this plant. It is a heady ampelous dense bush. The leaves are dark green, oval in shape, their length varies from 2 to 4 centimeters. It should be noted that the culture can burn out under the influence of the bright sun, acquiring a pale green color.
• Ferreira. It is an epiphytic plant with a height of 30 centimeters. Peperomia Ferreira has thin, densely leafy shoots. The color is light green or light green. Due to the special shape of the foliage, the culture does not need frequent watering. But the soil should always be wet.
• Dull-leaved. In the wild, it grows in tropical rainforests and reaches a large size. However, dull peperomia at home usually grows no more than 30 centimeters in height. The leaves are located on petioles, their shape is obovate or elliptical. The length reaches 12 centimeters. The top of the leaf plate is obtuse, fleshy-leathery. The shade is dark green. This species is deciduous and decorative.
• Rosso. Peperomia Rosso is a low shrub, about 25 centimeters high and up to 15 centimeters in diameter. Leaves grow in bunches, tightly pressed against each other. The bottom of the leaf plate is maroon, and the top is dark green. This unusual color compensates for the fact that the plant is not flowering.



It is sometimes difficult for a novice florist to choose a specific variety. Indeed, the range of peperomia on the market is quite wide. It is worth paying attention to the time-tested, easy-care varieties.

These include:

• Mix. It is a mixture of different varieties. The content of peperomia Mix at home is simple, but it requires taking into account some of the characteristics of the plant and following a number of rules.

How to grow peperomia in an apartment?

To grow such an exotic flower as peperomia, you need to know all the subtleties of this process. Understand how culture multiplies. Know what conditions the plant needs. The condition and vitality of peperomia depends on competent care.

Reproduction of culture at home

There are different breeding methods. However, cuttings are considered the most effective. The bottom line is pinching off the top and rooting the cutting. For the rapid formation of roots, use the stimulant Kornevin. It is advisable to use a greenhouse container. So you can provide the desired level of humidity, avoid drying out of the substrate. When a shoot with roots begins to grow, it is transplanted into a small pot.

A place for peperomia should be chosen where there is no exposure to direct sunlight. In the wild, the culture grows in shaded areas. But, if the lighting is insufficient, there is a risk that the plant will acquire an unsightly appearance: the shoots will begin to stretch, and very few leaves will form. A place that is characterized by diffused lighting is ideal. South and east window sills will not work.

The optimum temperature ranges from +15 to +18 degrees. The main thing is that the indicator of the thermometer does not exceed +25 degrees. Because in extreme heat, the foliage begins to fade: it turns yellow and falls off.

The pot shouldn't be too big. Shallow, miniature bowls will do. If the container is too spacious, the flower will begin to ache and lose its decorative qualities. When transplanting, the stem is not greatly deepened. It is left above the surface of the ground.

Species of the genus Peperomia - Peperomia:

Peperomia: delicate succulent

Peperomia is a rather unpretentious plant. It is compact, does not require a large pot, frequent spraying, can grow in partial shade and blooms very original.

Peperomia happy bean home care

Perhaps your passion for indoor plants has reached such proportions that they occupied all the free space of the apartment, filled all windows, shelves and a balcony long ago, and the thirst to acquire more and more new specimens does not fade away. Or maybe your workplace is so boring and dull, you want to bring in at least a little home comfort and warmth, but there is practically nowhere to put the plant. In any case, it's time for you to start peperomia. It is this plant that has the most modest size, a miniature root system, requires small pots and can even be planted with existing representatives of the home flora. In general, even a rather large collection of peperomias will take you very little space. And caring for this plant is surprisingly simple.

Of course, as with any rule, there are exceptions in this case. So, the most common type - blunt-leaved peperomia - is quite impressive in size. But for other numerous representatives of this genus, rather compact dimensions are more characteristic.

The genus peperomia includes a large number of species - about 1000. In indoor floriculture, a lot of peperomias are also grown - about 30 species. Some of them are erect, for example, everyone's favorite peperomia is blunt-leaved. However, it can be said unequivocally that its shoots cannot grow up. The peperomia stems, which are erect at first, then droop and begin to wriggle: in an adult plant, part of the shoots grows upward, part - to the sides, especially large branches hang down. Now there are many variegated varieties of blunt-leaved peperomia, and there are even varieties in which the upper leaves are yellow, and the lower ones have the usual green color. Unusually beautiful!

Pretty cute peperomia ferreira (happy bob - Happy beans) with folded narrow leaves. As it grows, its erect shoots also begin to droop.

Ampelous types of peperomias have recently gained particular popularity, for example, naked peperomia and creeping peperomia. These species have small leaves and twigs hanging gracefully over the edge of the pot.

In the assortment of flower shops, you can almost always find very inexpensive bushy peperomias and the most common of them is shriveled peperomia. Its round wrinkled shiny leaves can become a real decoration of any windowsill, and white elongated inflorescences, although not too spectacular, are nevertheless very original.

Creeping dwarf shrubs are quite popular, for example, peperomia kusielistnaya.

Another favorite species for most flower growers is silver peperomia, or simply "watermelon". Its funny striped leaves resemble small watermelons on thin stalks. Peperomia multi-arm is a bit like begonia. All these species are characterized by a shortened stem, the leaves form a compact rosette. However, bushy peperomias grow over time and form a stump. Therefore, it is advisable to periodically rejuvenate them.

Many types of peperomia are well suited for florariums.

Origin

The homeland of peperomia is tropical America. Most of the species originate from Brazil, some grow in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Hawaii. Some species come from Africa. Many peperomias grow in the lower tier of tropical forests, some (for example, shriveled peperomia) are epiphytes.

Peperomia belongs to the pepper family. Earlier, peperomias were even referred to as "pepper". This can be judged even by the name of the plant: peperi is the Greek word for pepper, omos means the same.



My history of peperomia

My experience in growing peperomia is limited, but successful. I am personally familiar with only one species - blunt-leaved peperomia. It has been successfully growing for a very long time at work in the depths of a light (with windows to the south) large room. Never had any problems with her. It does not grow very quickly, but it looks great: a powerful succulent plant with large leaves and massive shoots. It endured both heat and cold.

Bloom

Peperomia is a decorative leafy plant, so you should not expect any miracles from its flowers. In most species, the flowers are long and resemble plantain inflorescences (and for some it seems that they are mouse tails). However, in some species they are more attractive and original: in shriveled peperomia, for example, they resemble golf clubs. All peperomia inflorescences consist of separate, very small flowers. Some types of inflorescences have a rather interesting comb-like shape (as in the picture).

Plants bloom in spring, in April-May.

In their homeland, peperomias quite often grow in the shade of large trees, therefore, as with most plants, diffused light will be most suitable for peperomia. East, west and north windows are best suited. It is advisable to shade green-leaved forms from too bright sun. Variegated forms require stronger lighting, but on the southern window in the summer from the bright sun, the color of the leaves will become discolored. Therefore, in rooms with southern windows, peperomias must be grown in depth or shaded from excess light. Only a few species (peperomia columella, for example) can grow on the southern window. At the same time, in winter, the lighting, on the contrary, should be bright, the south window will be the most suitable.

Peperomias live in semi-desert areas, so they are very accustomed to low moisture levels. For this plant, insufficient watering is better than excessive watering. You should be especially careful about watering peperomia with succulent leaves, because in the case of excessive moisture, their root systems rot very quickly. Peperomias with delicate soft leaves require more regular watering, but the soil should still dry out between waterings. Usually, peperomia is watered when the soil has dried out to a depth of about 3 cm. Peperomia dull-leaved also tolerates longer drying. In winter, watering of peperomia should be extremely rare.

It is necessary to feed peperomia in the summer about 2 times a month with a complex fertilizer, diluted 2 times relative to the recommended dose.

Because any contamination is usually clearly visible on the leaves of peperomia, they must be regularly wiped with a damp cloth. Shower is also useful for peperomia.

The optimum humidity is 40-50%. Peperomia perfectly adapts to the dry air of apartments and does not require a constant increase in the humidity level. However, in winter, it is very advisable to periodically spray the plant, and also place the pot in a bowl with damp pebbles.

Temperature

The optimum temperature is 18-24 0 С. in nature, peperomias grow in a rather warm climate, they do not like hypothermia. In summer, it is better not to take the plant to fresh air. A draft is also harmful to peperomias.

Substrate

A substrate of equal parts of sod, garden soil, humus and sand is suitable. You can also use store-bought soil, half diluted with sand. However, store soil is most often acidic, while peperomias require a substrate with a neutral or slightly acidic medium (pH 5.5-6). In this case, dolomite flour or ash (200-300 g per 10 liters of soil) must be added to the soil from the store.

For peperomias with the most delicate leaves and roots, it is useful to add sphagnum to the soil.



For all types of peperomias, it is imperative to use a drainage layer about 2 cm high.

Transfer

Young plants are replanted annually. Adults - only when their roots emerge from the drainage hole. Peperomia dull-leaved should be transplanted quite rarely, it will perfectly withstand the absence of a transplant even for 6-7 years. Compact species of peperomia require a very small pot and a small amount of soil. their root system is very weak. The maximum diameter of the pot is 9 cm.

Formation

Most stem species need constant pruning and pinching. For example, the shoots of blunt-leaved and magnolia-leaved peperomia should be cut off when they reach a length of about 20 cm. Otherwise, they are likely to fall under the weight of their weight. You can leave only 3 sheets at a height of 3-4 cm above the ground. As a result, 3-4 shoots are formed from the hemp. The resulting cuttings can be rooted.

In shriveled peperomia, a stump appears over the years, and the leaves of old plants become smaller. Therefore, it is also advisable to rejuvenate this species about once every 2 years, cutting off the tops and large lateral shoots and rooting them.

Difficulties

Peperomia is rarely susceptible to any disease, but some difficulties may arise.

• Sluggish and faded leaves in winter indicate excessive watering. If sluggish and shriveled leaves are observed in summer, then this is a sign of excessive lighting.
• Blackened leaf petioles indicate excessive watering. Drooping and later falling leaves indicate a lack of moisture in the soil.
• Falling leaves in winter most often indicates the wrong temperature regime: either too high or too low temperature.
• Brown leaf tips are most often evidence of exposure to a draft or a sudden drop in temperature.
• The most common problem of peperomia is rotting of the root system with excessive moisture, as evidenced by drooping leaves in wet soil. In the most neglected case, you can try to re-root the apical cuttings of peperomia.



• Among the pests that infect peperomia, the scabbard, mealybugs should be distinguished. spider mites. thrips.

Most often in the store, wrinkled peperomia comes across, although recently ferreira peperomia is very common. The most important thing to pay attention to is the absence of pests. You should carefully examine the plant. Any powdery and white coating, brown scales should alert. Never buy a plant with drooping leaves, especially if the soil is damp. Most likely, the root system of such a plant rots.

Reproduction

The most common way of propagation of stem peperomias is with cuttings. Leaves are cut off from them (except for the top ones), the cuttings are allowed to dry for an hour and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand at a temperature of + 24-250C. Rooting usually lasts four to six weeks. Cuttings of most varieties and types of peperomia root well in water.

Peperomias reproduce well with the help of a leaf and even parts of it. When propagating with a leaf, the petiole should be about 1 cm long, it is better to treat the cut with a rootstock and immerse the leaf 1 cm in a mixture of peat and sand. Cover the handle with a plastic bag and place it in a warm place (about +20 0 С) under non-directional light conditions. The soil needs to be moistened periodically, but very sparingly. After about 1-1.5 months, new sockets will appear at the base of the sheet, which are then separated and seated. For uniform plant formation, the rosettes should be turned relative to the light as they grow. Peperomia grown from a leaf cutting can bloom in the first year.

You can also cut the leaf into parts with a sharp razor (this is how, for example, silver peperomia multiplies), but each of the parts should have a wedge-shaped shape and contain a piece of the place with which the leaf is attached to the handle. Such a stalk is stuck into the substrate with this pointed place.

Peperomias can also be propagated by seeds. To speed up germination, gently sandpaper off the wax deposits on one side of the seed. Then the seeds must be placed in warm water for about 45 minutes. Next, fill a pot with a diameter of about 9 cm with a mixture of sphagnum and a small amount of soil. Small holes about 2.5 cm deep are made in the substrate, where the seeds are placed. Place the pots in diffused light conditions. Fresh seed germination takes about a week. After that, the seedlings are regularly watered, after a month they can be dived, but this is not necessary. You can worry about a transplant in at least a year.

Powerful overgrown plants can be propagated by dividing the bush during transplantation.

Toxicity

Peperomia is not poisonous, on the contrary, it cleans the air of many harmful impurities.

Pepper's climbing relative with succulent properties

Peperomia (Peperomia) is a genus that belongs to the Pepper family (Piperaceae). These are mainly perennial shrubs, but there are also herbaceous plants.... Both have the characteristics of succulents. The genus can boast of a very extensive representation. According to various sources, in nature, there are from 800 to 1000 species of peperomia. So far, about 50 have successfully adapted to the conditions of modern apartments.

Even in its natural habitat, peperomia is compact and diminutive.

The name of the plant is due to its appearance. Translated from Greek "peperi" means "pepper", omos - "similar, similar." If you cut a leaf, a characteristic scent will spread throughout the room.

Supporters of the Feng Shui teachings have adopted the American nickname peperomia ("friendly family") and recommend that newlyweds or families whose members often disagree and cannot come to an agreement be sure to acquire at least one plant. The flower helps them "get used to" each other and smooth out conflicts, absorbing negativity and spreading the "right" vibes that cause a good mood.

Peperomias are found in almost any rainforest. Especially many of them are found in South and Central America, Southeast Asia, India. Under the canopy of the jungle, peperomia can exist both as a common plant, receiving food from the soil, and as an epiphyte, rooting on tree trunks.

The ability of peperomia to store moisture and nutrients (a quality inherent in all succulents) is evidenced by juicy, fleshy stems and thick dense leaves. In some varieties, the distance between the leaves is minimal - the stems are literally stuck with them, the plant itself resembles a rosette.

The shape of the leaves, depending on the species, is significantly different (they are almost round, ovoid, heart-shaped, lanceolate, but always whole and with a short petiole). The norm is a soft short edge on both or one side, “wrinkling”. But most peperomias have smooth, shiny leaves. Even a plain sheet plate looks very elegant, not to mention the varieties with various patterns in the form of spots, stripes, strokes.

The palette is very rich - in addition to the traditional green color, the leaves can be brownish, golden, silvery, olive, dark emerald.

They appreciate peperomia for its brightly patterned leaves

Home care, Peperomia blunt-leaved, wrinkled and photo species

Peperomia (Peperomia) unites more than 900 species of annual and perennial evergreens, as well as semi-shrubs and belongs to the large Pepper or Pepper family (Piperaceae). A variety of forms, unique distinctive features of different types of peperomia naturally arouse close attention among professional florists. There are creeping varieties of these plants that form a carpet in the lower tier of the rainforest, there are lush epiphytes on the bark of tall trees, and there are miniature shrubs and compact succulents with fleshy stems. All these signs are successfully used by flower growers to grow decorative deciduous species adapted to home conditions. To decorate your home, you can choose as ampelous forms of peperomia with elegantly hanging stems from a pot in a hanging planter. and bushy or succulent options. Taking care of these diverse plants at home will not cause you any difficulties. In this article you will find photos of indoor species and useful tips for growing peperomia at home.

The root system of these decorative deciduous plants is tuberous or in the form of a long creeping root. Depending on the species, the stem can be erect, shortened, fleshy, lodging or hanging. The arrangement of leaves on the stem of peperonia can be either whorled or alternate. The fleshy leaves of succulent species can be very close to each other, forming a rosette. Leaves of different types differ markedly in the shape of the leaf blade (round, heart-shaped, obovate, lanceolate), in surface relief (smooth, wrinkled, velvety) and in color (brown, dark green, variegated, olive, with or without a pattern). Florists and phytodesigners are happy to use different types of indoor peperomia to decorate the interior while forming a green area in the room. For example, bushy perennials will look elegant in an ensemble with decorative deciduous plants such as Benjamin's ficus or rubber plant. chlorophytum with long leaves. palm-shaped yucca or dracaena Marginata, sheffler with bright leaves. Zamiokulkas (Dollar tree) or Crassula (Money tree). monstera with beautiful carved leaves. decorative tree myrtle or indoor thuja in a pot.

In some species of indoor peperomia, flowering periods continue throughout the year. Inflorescences develop on long peduncles, sometimes they are combined into panicles, but most often the flowers are collected in the form of an ear or spikelet. The peperomia flower is rather tiny, nondescript and has no decorative value. The flowers can be greenish, but more often they are cream or white.

To bushy species include Peperomia clusiifolia (clusiifolia), Peperomia incana (gray-headed), Peperomia maculosa (spotted),

Peperomia polybotrya (multi-leafed), Peperomia magnoliaefolia (magnolia-leaved), Peperomia obtusifolia (dull-leaved).

To ampelous species include Peperomia glabella (bighead),

Peperomia pereskiafolia (pereskiafolia), Peperomia scandens (climbing), Peperomia serpens (creeping).

Succulents - Peperomia dolabriformis (chisel), Peperomia ferreyrae (Ferreira), Peperomia verticillata (whorled).

Novice growers would like to recommend seven unpretentious and at the same time very beautiful types of peperomia for growing at home. One of the most popular decorative varieties among our indoor plant lovers is Peperomia wrinkled (Peperomia caperata)... It is a dwarf plant with very unusual wrinkled velvety leaves and embossed veins. Heart-shaped leaves of a dark green color are collected in a lush rosette, above which, during the flowering period, flower stalks with inflorescences-spikelets of white color rise. This species will be interesting to look in a composition with such popular flowering houseplants as Phalaenopsis orchid or dendrobium. European cyclamen, speckled or royal gloxinia.

Shiny leaves of watermelon peperomia (Peperomia watermelon) really resemble a painted watermelon due to the alternation of wide dark green and light green stripes on the outside of the leaf blade. Against the background of these species, in a flower arrangement, you can place Saintpaulia violets, Chinese hibiscus rose. gerbera with chamomile flowers. indoor hydrangea with bright flowers.

P. magnolialeaf (Peperomia magnoliaefolia) and P. obtusifolia (Peperomia obtusifolia) are very similar to each other. Both species have leathery, dark green leaves with an elliptical plate.

In velvety peperomia (Peperomia velutina), erect stems of chestnut color with velvety-pubescent oval leaves. The leaf blade is decorated with a beautiful pattern of light green veins. Together with this ornamental deciduous plant, you can form a composition of such flowering species as perennial indoor chrysanthemum. primrose primrose with large flowers. varieties of amaryllis (amaryllis, clivia, hippeastrum).

Round-leaved peperomia (Peperomia rotundifolia) with creeping stems of light red color refers to ampelous forms. Thin stems, strewn with bright green rounded leaves, will elegantly hang from a pot suspended in a planter.

Miniature peperomia silvery (Peperomia argyreia) with very beautiful, unusual leaves will decorate any flower arrangement. On the shortened stems, thyroid-shaped leaves grow, which are decorated with silver-nacreous and dark green stripes.

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Location and lighting.

Peperomia will feel comfortable on the west or east side of the room. Succulents and perennials with dark green leaves can be placed on a flower stand in partial shade, and variegated species like bright diffused light. For variegated species, it is desirable to organize additional lighting with phyto-lamps in the winter.

Temperature conditions.

In autumn and winter - 18-23 ° С. If the temperature drops below 15 ° C, then the leaves turn yellow and fall off. In spring (when it gets warmer) and in summer, it is advisable to place a pot with a plant on the balcony or on the loggia. The optimum temperature in summer is 19-25 ° C. Protect the plant from drafts and sudden temperature changes during the day.

Air humidity.

Moderate or high humidity (40-60%). Species with large leaves do not need to be sprayed - it is best to wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. Spray species with small leaves with warm soft water 2-3 times a week in summer and during the heating season. On hot summer days, you can place a container of water next to the pot.

Use warm, settled water for irrigation. Succulents rarely need to be watered, even in summer, and in winter, you don't need to water at all. Water the other types of peperomia sparingly, when the topsoil dries out completely. With excessive watering, the root system begins to rot.

Dredge and top dressing.

These plants love a loose, breathable substrate. To prepare an earthen mixture, it is necessary to mix sheet soil, peat, humus, sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1. For species with delicate small leaves, a little sphagnum can be added to the substrate.

Peperomia is not fed in winter. In spring, summer and autumn, apply complex fertilizers for decorative deciduous plants, diluted with water 2 times relative to the recommended dose. The frequency of feeding is twice a month.

For planting, choose a tall ceramic pot, but not very wide. At the bottom of the pot, a drainage layer of 2-3 cm from expanded clay should be poured. Young plants are replanted annually. completely changing the soil mixture. Mature plants can only be replanted when roots appear from the drainage holes. Some species can be replanted once every 5-6 years.

Reproduction.

Most species reproduce well with stem or leaf cuttings at home.

Leafy cuttings. Carefully separate the petiole leaf from the parent plant. Treat the petiole with a root stimulator and immerse it a centimeter in a mixture of peat and sand. Cover the container with a plastic bag and place it under diffused lighting. Moisten the substrate with a spray bottle once every 2-3 days. New rosettes at the base of the leaf cuttings will appear in 5-6 weeks. Then you can transplant the rosette with the root into the pot with the soil mixture.

Stem cuttings. Cut the stem cuttings with several nodes with a sharp knife (preferably in the spring). The container should contain a mixture of humus earth, peat and sand. Deepen the cuttings by 2-3 cm. Cover the container with a plastic bag and put in a bright place. Water once every 2-3 days very sparingly.

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Peperomia

Peperomia, or rather, some of its types bloom with proper care. If you still have not achieved flowering, do not worry, the appearance of this perennial will still decorate your apartment.

What peperomia looks like: description

The plant develops in stages, and at first its leaves and stems are erect, but then they begin to bend. Adult plants can be called curly: the upper part of the shoots grows to the sides, the lower one bends as it is convenient for it, and especially large shoots hang freely directly from the pot.

The closest relative of this plant species is pepper. Therefore, when watering peperomia, cutting leaves and polishing them, a specific smell fills the room, vaguely reminiscent of the aroma of natural pepper.

The decorative appearance of the plant depends on the variety of seeds, let's find out which ones are popular.

Unlike many exotic plants, this plant is non-toxic and non-toxic. Indoor peperomia purifies the air; no bad omens are associated with it.

Types of peperomia

Peperomia silvery

This beauty grows in India and can reach 30 cm in height. It is not very tall, but it resembles an elastic bush, completely showered with rounded leaves on thin cuttings. The peperomia flower of this species is rarely grown at home, usually it has a yellow color with a tint of green. Blooming peperomia is attractive, although the plant looks great without inflorescences.

Peperomia is reddish

Peperomia Rosso

The maximum height of Happy Bean is 20 cm, but his appearance is quite exotic. His homeland is Mexico, the southern part of the United States. The leaves resemble leguminous pods, bunches of leaves, thin and slightly curled, resemble green flowers. Unfortunately, this variety does not bloom in nature and at home.

Climbing peperomia is a small plant (up to 20 cm in height), which is densely covered with green leaves with a pinkish tint. The leaves are rounded, but their tops are slightly pointed. It happens ampelous and creeping, there is a similar variety, called creeping. In the latter species, the leaves give off a little bronze tint and reach a length of only 1 cm.

Round-leaved peperomia (also called monofilament) is a low-growing plant with rounded leaves. It grows no higher than 20 cm, its stems and leaves are miniature, painted in dark red.

The following types of peperomia are also quite popular:

• Pereskelistnaya is a large plant, its leaves are collected in large rosettes and have a green color.
• Gray peperomia is a plant on a thick fleshy stem, along which rare leaves are scattered, along the edges of them are covered with a velvety edge. Up to 2-3 years old shoots are slender, and then they become ampelous.
• Pixie - can grow up to 50 cm in height, its natural habitats are India and the southern states of the United States.
• Velvety is an unpretentious plant native to Ecuador.
• Wrinkled or wrinkled. Propagated by cuttings, the color of the leaves ranges from dark red to black.

Peperomia (in Latin Peperomia) is a perennial plant. Some gardeners recommend purchasing a sprouted seedling from a flower shop. But if you yourself are a passionate gardener and want to grow such a miracle with your own hands, then you should purchase seeds and start planting them.

The transplant of peperomia seedlings is taken care of in six months, because the plant is small and easily gets along with its relatives in the smallest greenhouse.

Succulent peperomia multiplies in 4 ways, one of them is seeds.

The apical and lower stems are suitable for cuttings; those that have 2-3 nodules are pruned. They are planted in a mixture of peat, humus, sand, but the cuttings also take root in water.

If planted in soil, then each stalk is lowered into a separate pot, covered with glass and placed in a room with a temperature of at least +25 ° C. Rooting occurs within 30 days after planting.

Division

Bushes are often very overgrown, and you will not harm them if you divide them into 2-3 parts. The division is carried out very carefully in the spring, because the root system cannot be damaged. The resulting bushes are planted in different pots.

Leaf propagation

Find a healthy and strong leaf for this propagation method. It should be free of disease, pests or wilting. Use a sharp blade or knife to separate it from the common bush. Do not touch the rest of the leaves!

If the leaves are drooping and even fall off in places, then do not hesitate to try the soil. Too wet soil and drooping leaves can be a direct indicator of root rot, for example.

• The plant sheds its leaves, or they gradually fall off, this may be accompanied by rot. The reason is waterlogging of the earthy coma, low or high temperature, direct sunlight.
• The plant is threatened by such pests: mealybug, scale insects, nematodes and ticks. You can fight them with insecticides and a soap-alcohol solution with water.

Choose a well-lit east window before replanting as your plant needs diffused light. In the warm season, it is kept at a temperature of 20 to 25 ° C, and in winter, 16 ° C is enough for it. In summer, hide peperomia from dangerous sunlight between 12 and 17 noon. Create a small awning for it, or stick thick cardboard over it.

Peperomia is a very interesting flower. If you rub its leaves between your fingers, a characteristic light aroma appears. The plant is recognized as the most unpretentious among exotic species. This is ideal for those flower growers who often forget to water and feed the indoor culture. Peperomia can tolerate improper care. Many varieties tolerate both waterlogging and overdrying quite well. The article will tell you about how peperomia care at home and its reproduction is carried out.

The peperomia flower is included in the Pepper family. The homeland is the tropical regions of America and Asia. The culture grows in the shade under the forest canopy. She loves peat substrates, rocks, rotting tree trunks.

It is an evergreen, undersized, herbaceous perennial. Some species are subshrubs and epiphytes. Leaves are alternate and opposite, fleshy. Their shape is different. The color is very different: brown, green, golden. Sometimes there are speckled spots and lines on the surface. The shoots are strong and thick.

Peperomia blooms in the summer season. The inflorescence is a thin cylindrical spike. Consists of small, bisexual flowers. The fruits look like dryish tiny berries. They separate quite easily when touched.

When buying a plant, it is better to choose options with rich and bright colored patterns on the foliage. For example, silver peperomia can be a wonderful decoration for a room or garden. You should also make sure that there is no damage, rotten areas on the leaves and stem. You can read about how to care for a Decembrist at home.

What types of exotic flowers are there?

Many types of peperomia have highly decorative properties. This culture is appreciated by gardeners around the world. Florists often use it when creating epiphytic trunks, ampel compositions and decorative groups. A flower looks very beautiful on a suspended snag, on a piece of bark. It also looks luxurious in bottle gardens.

According to various sources, peperomia has from 700 to 1000 species. However, in horticulture, the number of varieties used is not that great. Before choosing a particular variety of an exotic plant, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with its botanical characteristics and cultivation characteristics.

The following are the most common types of peperomia:

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  Pereskelistny. Peperomia comes from the tropical thickets of South America. In the wild, the plant creeps on the bark of fallen half-rotten trees, creating an unusual green carpet. Despite the fact that this species is a ground cover, it also feels good in ampel pots. Loves partial shade. It has a tendency to fade in bright light. The foliage is almond-shaped, tough. Its length is 3-5 centimeters. The color is dark green with an emerald tint. Such a flower cannot often be watered. But it is desirable to spray regularly.
• Clusielist. It is a terrestrial herbaceous plant. Differs in large and extremely dense leaves. Their texture is almost woody. The length reaches 15 centimeters and the width is 6-8 centimeters. Arranged in the next order on the stem. They grow on petioles. Above, the leaf plate is painted in a dark green tone with a reddish tint. The edge is framed by a purple stripe. There are no particular difficulties in caring for peperomia of the clusiformis.
• Magnolia-leaved. Magnolialeaf peperomia is grown at home quite often. After all, the content does not cause problems. This plant has fleshy, thick stems 40 centimeters high. Leaves are ovoid with a waxy bloom. The size is from 5 to 9 centimeters. The shade ranges from pale green with pink or cream edging to deep green. Inflorescences are white-green, very small.
• Chisel. It is a peperomia chisel-like low-growing plant, up to 60 centimeters high. The foliage is unusual, outwardly similar to pea pods. The bush consists of several powerful stems. On the shoots, there are alternately fleshy sessile leaves about 6 centimeters long.
• Coin-leaved. It is also known as round-leaved peperomia - an ampelous plant with creeping long stems and small green leaves. Possesses high decorative properties. The foliage is dense, forming an attractive, lush crown. The length of the sheet plate does not exceed 1 centimeter in diameter.
• Creeping. Or peperomia climbing, creeping, as gardeners call it. It grows in the tropical forests of America. It is a perennial epiphyte. Shoots are upright, lying or hanging down. The foliage is broadly ovate, alternate. It is located on petioles. The view is highly decorative. Therefore, small-leaved creeping peperomia is in great demand among gardeners.
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  Bighead. Round-leaved peperomia is grown most often by beginner growers. There are no problems in caring for this plant. It is a heady ampelous dense bush. The leaves are dark green, oval in shape, their length varies from 2 to 4 centimeters. It should be noted that the culture can burn out under the influence of the bright sun, acquiring a pale green color.
• Wrinkled. Peperomia wrinkled from Brazil. It is a low-growing compact plant. The height does not exceed 10 centimeters. The foliage is wrinkled, dark green with a chocolate brown tint. The veins are deeply submerged from above, protruding in relief from below. Flowering species. The inflorescences look like thin and long ears, painted in a snow-white tone. If the care for shriveled peperomia is carried out competently, in the summer the culture will delight with abundant flowering.
• Ferreira. It is an epiphytic plant with a height of 30 centimeters. Peperomia Ferreira has thin, densely leafy shoots. The color is light green or light green. Due to the special shape of the foliage, the culture does not need frequent watering. But the soil should always be wet.
• Dull-leaved. In the wild, it grows in tropical rainforests and reaches a large size. However, dull peperomia at home usually grows no more than 30 centimeters in height. The leaves are located on petioles, their shape is obovate or elliptical. The length reaches 12 centimeters. The top of the leaf plate is obtuse, fleshy-leathery. The shade is dark green. This species is deciduous and decorative.
• Rosso. Peperomia Rosso is a low shrub, about 25 centimeters high and up to 15 centimeters in diameter. Leaves grow in bunches, tightly pressed against each other. The bottom of the leaf plate is maroon, and the top is dark green. This unusual color compensates for the fact that the plant is not flowering.

There are other types of peperomia. For example, peperomia whorled, gray-haired, rotundifolia, pixie, velvety. All of them are also widely in demand, they are distinguished by high decorative qualities and ease of maintenance.

What kind of peperomia is better for growing at home?

It is sometimes difficult for a novice florist to choose a specific variety. Indeed, the range of peperomia on the market is quite wide. It is worth paying attention to the time-tested, easy-care varieties.

These include:

1. Happy Bean... Happy Bean's peperomia grows up to a maximum of 20 centimeters. It looks very exotic. Mexico is recognized as the homeland. The foliage is similar to legume pods. It grows densely and densely. The variety does not bloom at home.
2. Caperata Lillian. Belongs to the pitted variety. Externally, the peperomia of Caperata Lillian is very similar to the shriveled appearance. The foliage is heart-shaped. The inflorescences are very beautiful, they resemble lily flowers. The aerial part is neat and compact. The height is 50 centimeters. It should be noted that caring for Lillian's peperomia does not require much effort.
3. Mix. It is a mixture of different varieties. The content of peperomia Mix at home is simple, but it requires taking into account some of the characteristics of the plant and following a number of rules.

Also, when purchasing seedlings or plant seeds in a store, you can consider varieties such as Angulata peperomia, Glabella, Green Gold. It is very easy to care for silver, round-leaved and shriveled peperomia.

How to grow peperomia in an apartment?

To grow such an exotic flower as peperomia, you need to know all the subtleties of this process. Understand how culture multiplies. Know what conditions the plant needs. The condition and vitality of peperomia depends on competent care.

Reproduction of culture at home

There are different breeding methods. However, cuttings are considered the most effective. The bottom line is pinching off the top and rooting the cutting. For the rapid formation of roots, use the stimulant Kornevin. It is advisable to use a greenhouse container. So you can provide the desired level of humidity, avoid drying out of the substrate. When a shoot with roots begins to grow, it is transplanted into a small pot.

Some gardeners root peperomia leaves. But this method is suitable only for those species that have a rather dense structure of the sheet plate. It is almost impossible to propagate by seeds. After all, they are microscopic, and certain conditions are necessary for their germination, which are very problematic to create at home.

Care and maintenance rules

In order for the plant to develop well and to maximize its decorative qualities, it is important to organize the care of peperomia at home competently.

And for this you need to know the peculiarities of culture. This tropical flower does not like dry soil. This is especially true for those species that are distinguished by fleshy and thick leaves. However, it does not tolerate waterlogging. In summer, irrigate as the soil dries up. And in winter, watering is reduced: the substrate is moistened once every 10-25 days. Warm and soft water is suitable. The tap liquid should be settled or passed through a filter.

A place for peperomia should be chosen where there is no exposure to direct sunlight. In the wild, the culture grows in shaded areas. But, if the lighting is insufficient, there is a risk that the plant will acquire an unsightly appearance: the shoots will begin to stretch, and very few leaves will form. A place that is characterized by diffused lighting is ideal. South and east window sills will not work.

The optimum temperature ranges from +15 to +18 degrees. The main thing is that the indicator of the thermometer does not exceed +25 degrees. Because in extreme heat, the foliage begins to fade: it turns yellow and falls off.

Transplanting a flower into another pot

Peperomia is transplanted in the spring, then the plant enters a phase of active growth and noticeably increases in size.

The pot shouldn't be too big. Shallow, miniature bowls will do. If the container is too spacious, the flower will begin to ache and lose its decorative qualities. When transplanting, the stem is not greatly deepened. It is left above the surface of the ground.

It is advisable to choose a nutritious and loose substrate. A mixture of peat, sand and humus is perfect. Heavy soil prevents oxygen from reaching the root zone. Which leads to damage to the root system, the death of the entire plant.

Indoor floriculture today is not just a tribute to fashion, but an interesting and useful hobby that relieves blues and depression, allowing you to show creativity and make your home cozy and unique. Sometimes one small plant is enough to not feel lonely, because it is alive, you need to take care of it, and in order for it to be healthy and beautiful, you need to do it right. Peperomia will not take up much space in the house and will not cause much trouble, but if simple conditions are observed, it will delight with its magnificent outfit for many years. What should a florist know to avoid problems when growing at home?

Origin, habitat and appearance of leaves and flowers

Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is a perennial plant found in the tropics of Asia, South America and India, belongs to the pepper family.

In nature, there are about 1,000 species of peperomia. Ampel forms twine around tree trunks, creeping, ground cover and shrubs - they cover the grassy litter of tropical forests.

The flowering of peperomia is unlikely to amaze the imagination - a flowering arrow resembling a plantain inflorescence is modest and inconspicuous. However, due to the variety of shrub shapes and the beauty of leathery leaves, peperomia are widely used as decorative deciduous plants. Amateur flower growers especially appreciate it for its attractiveness, which lasts all year round (in contrast to flowering plants, whose beauty is short-lived).

Peperomias are especially good in group plantings. Since all species are compact and very diverse, by successfully selecting them according to the color of the leaves and the shape of the bushes, you can create unique compositions.

I must say that peperomia appeared in our homes for a long time. Since childhood, many of us have seen these uncomplicated bushes with round hard leaves of a dark green color. But few people knew the name of this flower - blunt-leaved peperomia.

Today on sale, as well as in many flower growers at home, you can find a variety of varieties of this exotic plant.

It is not uncommon to see plants on the shelves labeled as Peperomia mix. "Mix" in this case does not mean a variety, but a mixture of different varieties sold together.

Peperomia clusiform, climbing, wrinkled, head, chisel-like, magnolia-leaved, Happy Bean, Rosso and other varieties - table

The most popular peperomias in indoor breeding - gallery

Peperomia kusielistnaya - a shrub with elongated leathery leaves is very beautiful due to the red border Peperomia climbing is similar to ampelous, has small leathery leaves Peperomia Rosso - a very beautiful shrub with large lanceolate leaves Shriveled Peperomia - a small bush with shriveled shiny leaves narrow peperomia - a plant with long chisels , slightly curved, leathery leaves Peperomia magnolia-leaved - a neat shrub with shiny leathery leaves Peperomia Happy Bean - a compact plant with long narrow dark green leaves Peperomia Caperata Lillian - one of the shriveled peperomia with a beautiful inflorescence resembling a lily flower Peperomia head plant many small shiny leaves

Kaleidoscope of varieties - video

Peperomia does not have any special requirements for growing... However, the following should be considered:

1. Varieties with variegated and colored leaves need more light, preferring diffused light without direct rays. Green plants are shade-tolerant, they feel great under artificial lighting.
2. Since the birthplace of peperomia is the tropics, all types of these plants love a slightly increased air humidity, which is easy to provide by spraying. They feel very good near aquariums and artificial reservoirs. They also put up with placement on balconies if there is no scorching sun there.
3. All types of peperomia are thermophilic, so you need to try to maintain an even temperature throughout the year - it should not fall below 17 o and rise above 25 o.
4. Peperomia has a small root system, so watering should be moderate, without waterlogging the ground. In winter, when the air temperature is low, the top layer of the soil should be allowed to dry.

When these simple conditions are met, peperomia will perfectly take root in any home. It is easy to recognize the health of a flower by the appearance of the plant and by flowering. With good care, peperomia blooms, albeit with nondescript flowers, but constantly - throughout the year.

Housekeeping conditions depending on the season - table

Is it possible to transplant

Peperomia should be transplanted in the spring: while the plant is young - every year, then you can once every two years. The root system of the flower is small, so the pot must be selected by size.

Many growers make a serious mistake when planting a small plant in a large container. The roots grow slowly and do not have time to braid with an earthen lump, as a result, the earth turns sour, and the plant dies. It is better to take a pot slightly larger than the previous one each time you transplant.

Peperomia prefers light, loose, moisture-permeable soil. A substrate of leafy soil, sand and peat, taken in equal parts, is well suited. Drainage from expanded clay or washed river gravel is required, which will prevent excess moisture from accumulating and protect the soil from acidification.

Peperomia care errors and disease and pest control - table

How does it multiply

Peperomia multiplies well by dividing the bush during spring transplantation, cuttings with stem and leaf cuttings, sowing seeds.

By dividing the bush

The simplest and most preferable method of dividing the bush, while from one flower, you can get several young, already formed plants.

For a spring transplant:

• remove the mother plant from the pot and carefully separate the young plants;
• plant seedlings in separate small pots.

When grafting

1. In the spring, the crown stalk with 3-4 internodes is cut, the lower leaves are removed, leaving one or two upper leaves.
2. The cut of the cutting is powdered with root and the cutting is added dropwise into a mixture of peat and sand.
   

   Instead of peat, it is preferable to use coconut substrate - it is less susceptible to mold, and rooting in it is faster.

3. Pots with cuttings are covered with a transparent film in the form of a cap, creating greenhouse conditions for them with high humidity for rooting.
4. After about a month, young seedlings are planted in a permanent place in a substrate for decorative deciduous plants.
5. Do the same with a leaf cuttings. To do this, cut off a healthy leaf with a short handle with a clean knife, dust it with root and add it in a greenhouse. Rooting can also be carried out in a mixture of peat and sand or in a coconut substrate.

Cuttings root well in water. For this:

• prepared shoots are placed in a container with water. There should be a little water - about 2 cm so that the plants do not suffocate;
• when the roots that appear have grown by about 1–1.5 cm, the leaf cutting can be planted in a small pot. At the same time, it is very important not to deepen the process, since young plants will appear immediately above the roots and it will be difficult for them to break through the thick layer of earth;
• after the appearance of the young growth, the mother leaf can be carefully cut off.

Seed propagation

Sow in spring in light, breathable soil. A mixture of river sand and leafy earth, taken in equal parts, is best suited.

1. Seeds are sealed to a depth of 0.5 cm.
2. Moisten the soil by spraying, cover with glass and put in a bright, warm place. The temperature for seed germination should be from +23 to +25 degrees.
3. Every day the greenhouse is ventilated and sprayed.
4. Saplings with two leaves dive into separate pots (6–8 cm in diameter) with light soil, put in a bright, but not sunny place, spray.

Peperomias are one of the best decorative deciduous collection plants. First, because they are mostly small plants. Secondly, they are very diverse in texture, shape (round-leaved, elongated, etc.). Thirdly, there are a lot of them (only I have 36 types!). Fourthly, they are very easy to care for and are available even to a beginner. Fifthly, their cute unpretentious flowers are very original))) Sixth, many of the peperomias can withstand the shade, and some grow well in the sun. There are even succulent peperomias. Seventh, they reproduce well by stem and leaf cuttings.

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Peperomia - easy to care for and exquisite in appearance, infinitely diverse can become the first plant for a beginner and another rare specimen for a collector, delighting those around with outlandish leaves.

Peperomia is a perennial plant native to the United States. The stems of this plant are used to compose flower arrangements, and you can grow it at home or in the garden, but the latter option will require a special greenhouse.

Peperomia, or rather, some of its types bloom with proper care. If you still have not achieved flowering, do not worry, the appearance of this perennial will still decorate your apartment.

The genus of the plant peperomia includes more than 1 thousand species, and these are only those that are known to science. For cultivation of peperomia at home, especially in our climatic environment, about 30 species are suitable.

The plant develops in stages, and at first its leaves and stems are erect, but then they begin to bend. Adult plants can be called curly: the upper part of the shoots grows to the sides, the lower one bends as it is convenient for it, and especially large shoots hang freely directly from the pot.

The bushy peperomia looks just fine, and today a plant of exotic colors can be germinated. For example, the top of the crown is yellow, and the lower part remains dark green, this is variegated peperomia. The plant is characterized by a fairly rapid growth, and in the first few years its shoots grow by 10-15 cm in 1 year.

The closest relative of this plant species is pepper. Therefore, when watering peperomia, cutting leaves and polishing them, a specific smell fills the room, vaguely reminiscent of the aroma of natural pepper.

The decorative appearance of the plant depends on the variety of seeds, let's find out which ones are popular.

Useful properties, or how peperomia affects the energy of the house

In America, this type of plant is called a friendly family, and this is not without reason, because the leaves of the plant are gathered together and seem to hold on to each other. It is good to have peperomia in a house in which a young family lives or people who disagree. Of course, the plant will not correct the character, but it will have a beneficial effect on the energy and will absorb some of the negative. He is endorsed by many beliefs and movements, including feng shui.

Peperomia is indeed very friendly, but it can use the stored energy. So, all residents of the apartment can laugh uncontrollably or feel confused. But still, the plant creates a beneficial atmosphere, inclining to care for others and love.

Unlike many exotic plants, this plant is non-toxic and non-toxic. Indoor peperomia purifies the air; no bad omens are associated with it.

Types of peperomia

Peperomia silvery

The most popular variety is silver peperomia. It is a stemless perennial native to Brazil. The variety differs in the original color of the leaves, which is called a watermelon. Have you guessed what it looks like? Yes, yes, snow-white stripes are chaotically located on green leaves, which is very beautiful and looks almost the same as the "fur coat" of a watermelon.

Peperomia silvery is completely covered with glossy fleshy leaves, reaching a diameter of 50 mm. It can grow in height by half a meter.

Peperomium pylaea

This beauty grows in India and can reach 30 cm in height. It is not very tall, but it resembles an elastic bush, completely showered with rounded leaves on thin cuttings. The peperomia flower of this species is rarely grown at home, usually it has a yellow color with a tint of green. Blooming peperomia is attractive, although the plant looks great without inflorescences.

Peperomia is reddish

This variety is a herbaceous perennial; it got its name from its thin red shoots. And the leaves in this view are red from below, and from above are painted in a pleasant green color, are located on the shoots of 4 pieces.

Peperomia Rosso

Rosso is a low-growing species of peperomia, it reaches 15 cm in diameter and only 25 cm in height. Its leaves are tightly pressed against each other, the upper part is erect, and the lower one creates a halo of hanging shoots around the crown. The leaves grow in bunches, and sometimes their joints resemble exotic flowers.

This variety does not bloom, which compensates for the unusual color of the shoots and leaves: maroon bottom and dark green top. Dust is invisible on such shades and you do not have to rub the glossy shoots every day.

Peperomia Happy Bean (from English "happy bob")

The maximum height of Happy Bean is 20 cm, but his appearance is quite exotic. His homeland is Mexico, the southern part of the United States. The leaves resemble leguminous pods, bunches of leaves, thin and slightly curled, resemble green flowers. Unfortunately, this variety does not bloom in nature and at home.

Climbing and creeping small-leaved peperomia

Climbing peperomia is a small plant (up to 20 cm in height), which is densely covered with green leaves with a pinkish tint. The leaves are rounded, but their tops are slightly pointed. It happens ampelous and creeping, there is a similar variety, called creeping. In the latter species, the leaves give off a little bronze tint and reach a length of only 1 cm.

Round-leaved peperomia

Round-leaved peperomia (also called monofilament) is a low-growing plant with rounded leaves. It grows no higher than 20 cm, its stems and leaves are miniature, painted in dark red.

The following types of peperomia are also quite popular:

1. Bighead. It features bright green oval leaves.
2. Pereskelistnaya is a large plant, its leaves are collected in large rosettes and have a green color.
3. Gray peperomia is a plant on a thick fleshy stem, along which rare leaves are scattered, along the edges of them are covered with a velvety edge. Up to 2-3 years old shoots are slender, and then they become ampelous.
4. Rotundifolia came to us from Brazil. Its stems are creeping, and in growth it reaches 30 cm. The leaves are 2 cm in diameter, this species grows like a small bush, and in autumn it blooms with small white inflorescences. Young leaves are covered with a net of brown veins, which disappear with age.
5. Pixie - can grow up to 50 cm in height, its natural habitats are India and the southern states of the United States.
6. Velvety is an unpretentious plant native to Ecuador.
7. Wrinkled or wrinkled. Propagated by cuttings, the color of the leaves ranges from dark red to black.

When purchasing seeds or seedlings, you can pay attention to such species as Mix, Green Gold, thick-leaved variegated peperomia, marble peperomia, Caperata Lilian, Ferreira, Glabella, Angulata, whorled.

Of all the above species, it is easiest to grow and care for shriveled, silver and round-leaved peperomia at home.

Can peperomia be grown from seeds?

Peperomia (in Latin Peperomia) is a perennial plant. Some gardeners recommend purchasing a sprouted seedling from a flower shop. But if you yourself are a passionate gardener and want to grow such a miracle with your own hands, then you should purchase seeds and start planting them.

Most often, variegated decorative peperomia, naked or creeping, is grown for the house. For planting, wax plaque is carefully scraped off from all seeds, and then they are soaked in water for 40 minutes.

While the seeds are in the water, the soil is prepared, usually it consists of sphagnum (70%) and any soil (30%). Pure earth or sand is not suitable for this plant. Be sure to put a drainage from expanded clay or stones at the bottom so that air can flow to the seeds and excess water flows out.

Use your finger or the end of a pencil to poke holes in the soil, place the seeds in them, and then pinch the soil over them. Cover the pots with foil, it is better to keep them on a warm windowsill with diffused light. Water them once every 2 days and wait for the first shoots. The seedlings begin to sprout 1 week after planting. After 1 month, they can be replanted, but this is not necessary.

The transplant of peperomia seedlings is taken care of in six months, because the plant is small and easily gets along with its relatives in the smallest greenhouse.

Reproduction of peperomia

Succulent peperomia multiplies in 4 ways, one of them is seeds.

Cuttings

The apical and lower stems are suitable for cuttings; those that have 2-3 nodules are pruned. They are planted in a mixture of peat, humus, sand, but the cuttings also take root in water.

If planted in soil, then each stalk is lowered into a separate pot, covered with glass and placed in a room with a temperature of at least +25 ° C. Rooting occurs within 30 days after planting.

Division

Bushes are often very overgrown, and you will not harm them if you divide them into 2-3 parts. The division is carried out very carefully in the spring, because the root system cannot be damaged. The resulting bushes are planted in different pots.

Leaf propagation

Find a healthy and strong leaf for this propagation method. It should be free of disease, pests or wilting. Use a sharp blade or knife to separate it from the common bush. Do not touch the rest of the leaves!

The leaf stalk should be short, and it is recommended to root it in the soil (the mixture is the same as for grafting), put in water (you need to change it every 2 days) or immerse it in live moss. That's it, put the leaf in a warm place, after 7 days it will take root, and you can transplant the plant into a separate pot.

Buying peperomia: all the pros and cons

In flower shops, you may be offered to purchase shriveled peperomia. And recently Ferrera and Mix varieties have come into vogue. The price of a plant depends on the species. So, for the Ross variety, you will have to pay 700 rubles, and for the Lemon Lime variety - already 850.

If the leaves are drooping and even fall off in places, then do not hesitate to try the soil. Too wet soil and drooping leaves can be a direct indicator of root rot, for example.

Diseases and pests

1. The plant sheds its leaves, or they gradually fall off, this may be accompanied by rot. The reason is waterlogging of the earthy coma, low or high temperature, direct sunlight.
2. Brown spots on the tips of the leaves. This is a reaction to temperature changes, the plant reacts to drafts.
3. Wrinkled and sluggish leaves are a sign that the plant has been exposed to dangerous direct sunlight.
4. The plant is threatened by such pests: mealybug, scale insects, nematodes and ticks. You can fight them with insecticides and a soap-alcohol solution with water.

Home care from the first days of life: photos, pictures, training video

A house plant does not require much maintenance, and caring for seedlings is not very different from caring for an adult plant.

Lighting and location

Choose a well-lit east window before replanting as your plant needs diffused light. In the warm season, it is kept at a temperature of 20 to 25 ° C, and in winter, 16 ° C is enough for it. In summer, hide peperomia from dangerous sunlight between 12 and 17 noon. Create a small awning for it, or stick thick cardboard over it.

If you cannot create the necessary lighting conditions, then in bright light, simply create a shadow, and if there is a lack of lighting, connect a phytolamp for illumination from above.

Watering and replanting

What exotic plant doesn't like water? Peperomia is no exception, but she prefers moderate watering. Both sprouts and adult flowers are watered with well-settled water, slightly warm.

Peperomia does not need high air humidity, in principle, she is completely indifferent to it. It is recommended to spray or wash a plant with large leaves. Washing it, be careful, do not overmoisten the soil. It is better to replace a warm shower with a spray bottle, this is especially useful for plants with drooping leaves.

Peperomia (lat.peperomia) does not need frequent transplantation, its root system develops more slowly. We will reveal to you a little secret: small pots stimulate its growth, and you need to replant when the old pot has become small for her. But transplanting into a large pot, if the roots do not require it, will slow down growth and may even stop it.

Botanical name: Peperomia.

Peperomia flower - family ... Peppers.

Homeland of the plant... The origin of the plant comes from Central and South America.

Description... Peperomia is a very large genus, consisting of over 1000 species of perennial, tropical, evergreen plants. Some species form a leaf rosette, while others behave like vines, often growing like epiphytes - on the trunks of trees or large shrubs.

Leaves fleshy, green, often smooth, rounded or oblong-lanceolate, from 3 to 12 cm long. Variegated varieties can have veins or leaf edges expressed in a contrasting color; there are also varieties with burgundy leaves.

In summer, the plant blooms white, pale pink or creamy, fragrant flowers 8 - 10 cm long. Most species are grown for attractive leaves and flowering is of little importance.

After flowering in nature, they often form fruit - small round berries that dry completely when ripe. (loadmoduleid 824)

Height... In indoor culture, bush peperomia rarely exceeds 30 cm. tall and growing slowly. Vine shoots can reach a length of 1 m.

The final plant size will depend on varietal characteristics and conditions.

2.Peperomia - home care

2.1 Reproduction

In spring and summer, vegetative propagation (cuttings) goes well with the help stem cuttings length 5 - 7 cm.

1. The lower leaves are removed from the cuttings and the bases are powdered with growth hormones.
2. Rooting of cuttings is carried out under a cover made of glass or a transparent plastic cap. Place the pots with seedlings in a warm place with a temperature of 18 - 20 ° C.
3. Young leaves are formed within 1 - 1.5 months.

Some varieties, especially variegated ones, propagate by leaf cuttings directly in a glass of water.

Also possible seed reproduction or division large plants when transplanting.

2.2 Diseases and pests of room peperomia

• With insufficient air humidity, the plant begins lose foliage.
• Excess water and insufficient drainage will cause decay plants - while the stems and leaves turn black, this happens especially often in autumn and winter.
• With a lack of light leaves turn pale, and when exposed to direct sunlight during the daytime, leaves can get burned.
• In low light leaves shrink and lose their attractive, vibrant color.
• Peperomia crumbles - losing foliage with a sharp change in temperature conditions, especially if it is kept in a too cold room.
• Leaf diseases may cause rust.

From harmful insects, the flower can be attacked by spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, scale insects. Nematodes can settle in the roots of plants, while the leaf blades wither - they lose turgor.

Insects are pests

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2.3 when peperomia blooms

Summerhowever, flowering is of little interest in most varieties.

2.4 Transplant

Peperomia is transplanted in spring, with the beginning of new growth, when the pot or flowerpot becomes frankly cramped for her (which happens very rarely, since plants have a very modest root system) or there is a need to change the soil.

On average, mature plants need replanting every 2 years... It is not worth touching the plant without the need - it does not like frequent transplants.



2.5 Primer for peperomia

Nutritious soil with excellent drainage.

A mixture of peat, garden soil, leaf humus with the addition of coarse river sand to improve drainage is suitable.

The substrate must have neutral or slightly acidic pH, the soil in which the flower is grown should easily allow moisture and air to pass to the roots.

2.6 How to care, prune

Peperomia is not difficult to grow indoors, provided the basic plant requirements are met. Overall, this is a very nice flower that will do for beginner florists.

Peperomia does not tolerate either excess moisture or droughts.

Long-stemmed varieties should be given support for growth. The tips of young shoots regularly pinchto get a richly branching plant.

In order to maintain a compact shape, some species will need pruning... It is also necessary to cut off old, diseased leaves in a timely manner, which spoil the appearance of the plant and can contribute to the spread of fungal diseases.

Pruning is carried out with a sharply sharpened and sterile instrument - a pruner or a knife.



2.7 Watering

Watering should be regular in the warm season. Dry the soil to a depth between waterings 3 - 5 cm. In the fall, the frequency of watering is slightly reduced in accordance with the temperature of the content.

In spring and summer, you can water plants by immersion in a large container with water for a few minutes, excess moisture should drain through the drain holes. In general, plants are more likely to prefer a short dry period than overflow.

During the fall and winter months, the frequency of watering can be reduced according to the ambient temperature.



2.8 Conditions of maintenance - fertilization

Peperomia is content modest feedingwho conduct monthly from spring to autumn. Plants do not feed at rest.



2.9 Temperature

Peperomia at home can be grown year round at normal room temperature ranging from 20 to 25 ° C. Do not expose the plant to temperatures below 15 ° C.

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2.10 Lighting

Peperomia needs brightly lit location without direct sunlight. Variegated varieties can sunbathe in the morning and evening hours, when grown in partial shade, their color fades and the leaves turn green. Green-leaved varieties can be grown in penumbra... In autumn and winter, the maximum possible lighting can be provided, and light up plants fluorescent lamps.



2.11 Spraying

In spring and summer, when the air temperature is high and the central heating is on, the humidity should be increased. Place near the plant room humidifier or place the pot on pallet with wet pebbles... Do not grow peperomia near heat sources or doorways where there are drafts.



2.12 Purpose

Peperomias are so diverse in their appearance that a whole collection can be assembled from plants. Some varieties with lodging, creeping shoots can be used as ground cover plants at the foot of large trees or ampelous plantsgrown in hanging pots. In view of the spectacular appearance and very modest size of some varieties, peperomia has found wide application in compositions placed in florariums.

2.13 Note

Some plants can expose the bottom shoots and become less attractive - they are replaced with new ones obtained with the help of cuttings. Peperomia is not poisonous.

Hydroponics.

3.Kinds:

3.1. Bush peperomias:

3.2 Peperomia shriveled or caperata - Peperomia caperata

Perennial evergreen compact plant up to 20 cm high with short green or reddish stems and thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves up to 4 cm long on tall petioles. Leaf blades are entire, corrugated, with deep branched veins, dark green or burgundy, often with a metallic sheen. During the flowering period, the plants throw out thin spikelets with small white flowers.



3.3 Peperomia Rosso

A native of Brazilian forests, it is a dwarf decorative leafy plant with oblong - lanceolate dark green leaves. The venation is arcuate, the surface of the leaf plates is textured, glossy, the lower part of the leaves is painted in bright red. Inflorescences are thin vertical spikelets with small pinkish flowers on red peduncles.

3.4. Peperomia "Lilian" - Peperomia "Lilian"

A compact South American plant up to 25 cm high with thick heart-shaped green leaves with a glossy surface. The veins are slightly recessed into the depth of the leaf plates, and the underside of the leaves is painted in a lighter shade. Long leaf stalks and peduncles are colored pinkish or orange. At the tops of the peduncles, beautiful inflorescences are formed - cobs with many white or greenish flowers. Outside, the inflorescences are covered with an elegant curved greenish veil.

3.5. Peperomia obtusifolia - Peperomia obtusifolia

An evergreen, epiphytic, often variegated plant with thick, branched, brown, succulent stems, slightly curved at the leaf nodes. Leaves are smooth, green, glossy, rounded, on small petioles. Variegated plants with various forms of specks and stripes on the leaves are often found. During the flowering period, the plant throws out thin ears with small white flowers, slightly rising on the leaves.



3.6. Peperomia magnoliaefolia

A low ornamental-leaved evergreen shrub with thick, succulent, brown, erect stems and large, oblong - oval, slightly curved, spoon-like leaves. The surface of the leaf plates is glossy, in variegated variations it has numerous stripes and specks of greenish, white, yellow or pink shades. Inflorescences are thin spikelets with miniature greenish flowers, located on vertical leafless peduncles.



3.7. Peperomia clusiifolia - Peperomia clusiifolia

Variegated varieties of peperomia kusielistnaya probably have the largest number of color variations. The leaf shades of this large-leaved variety include green, white, yellow, pink in all sorts of combinations. The leaves are large, oblong-lanceolate, curved along the central vein. The height of the bush does not exceed 30 cm. Unlike most other species, it can tolerate wet soil and is successfully grown in hydroponics.



3.8. Peperomia silvery watermelon - Peperomia argyreia,

3.9 Peperomia watermelon

A charming evergreen perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves, colored like a watermelon in light and dark green stripes. The leaf stalks are long, burgundy, juicy. Inflorescences on branched peduncles are composed of small yellowish flowers. With age, the plants form a low, strong stem.

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3.10. Peperomia graveolens - Peperomia graveolens

Compact succulent peperomia up to 20 cm high with thick, fleshy, abundantly branching stems. The leaves are long, thick, succulent, bent along the central vein, the upper surface is colored light green, while the lower has a bright red tint. Vertical leafless peduncles are colored in a burgundy shade and bear on the tops of inflorescences - spikelets with greenish - yellow small flowers.



3.11 Peperomia ferreyrae

A small evergreen succulent with powerful short shoots, on which long, succulent, sessile or with short petioles leaves 4 - 7 cm long are arranged in a spiral.An interesting feature of this seeing is that the upper edge of the leaves has a transparent surface, which allows the plant to absorb maximum sunlight Sveta. During the flowering period, short leafless peduncles appear on the tops of the shoots, bearing inflorescences at the tops - branched panicles with numerous yellowish flowers.

3.12 Peperomia ferreyrae Happy Bean

This type outwardly, of course, resembles Ferreira's peperomia, but differs in longer and thinner leaves.



3.13. Peperomia of Columbian - Peperomia metallica "Columbiana"

Plants with short, thick, succulent shoots with lanceolate, slightly bent leaves. The upper surface of the leaf plates is painted in different shades of gray, green or brown, and the lower one has a contrasting burgundy hue. A distinctive feature of the plant is the presence of a metallic sheen on the leaves. Peduncles are thin, with numerous yellowish flowers.

3.14. Chisel-shaped peperomia - Peperomia dolabriformis

Another attractive deciduous succulent plant with short and thick stems on which sessile, light green or light, brownish leaves are very densely located. At first glance, it seems that the leaf blades are bent in half. The upper cut of the leaves has a transparent surface, which allows the plant to transmit sunlight deep into the leaf. In the warm season, short peduncles appear on the tops of the shoots and bear inflorescences - panicles of small greenish flowers.



3.15. Ampelous peperomias:

3.16 Peperomia glabella - Peperomia glabella

A valuable ornamental plant that in nature can behave like an epiphyte or a terrestrial bush. This peperomia develops rapidly and forms long, branched stems with rounded, glossy, green-colored leaves on short petioles. There are variegated variations with a white or greenish border along the edge of the leaf plates.



3.17. Peperomia rotundifolia - Peperomia rotundifolia

Small-leaved species with thin, long, multi-branched brown or burgundy shoots. The leaves are thick, succulent, round, green or bluish-green, on short petioles. The underside of the leaves is often lighter in color. In its natural environment, it grows like an epiphyte.



3.18. Peperomia verticillata - Peperomia verticillata

A very delicate species with thick, powerful shoots - vertical or hanging over the edges of the pots, covered with sparse, long, fine hairs. The leaves are rounded, green, sessile, collected in whorls in tiers. The underside of the leaf plates can be painted in a contrasting reddish tint. During the flowering period, thin greenish spikelets with small flowers appear on the tops of the shoots.



3.19. Peperomia Angulata - Peperomia Angulata

An evergreen perennial ampelous plant that resembles a tradescantia from a distance. It has juicy, thin, light brown shoots hanging beautifully over the edges of the planter. Leaves sessile or on short petioles, oblong-lanceolate, dark green, glossy, with arcuate venation. Veins on the surface of leaf blades are often highlighted in a lighter shade. During the flowering period, the plant forms short peduncles with greenish spikelets at the tops of the shoots.



3.20. Peperomia rubella - Peperomia rubella

Beautiful small-leaved species with long, branchy, red shoots covered with sparse and long, velvety pubescence. The upper side of the leaves is colored bluish-green and has a glossy surface, while the lower edge is red and covered with long, sparse hairs. Often on the upper side of the leaves there is a beautiful pattern of thin, branched veins, highlighted in a lighter shade. Inflorescences are thin spikelets covered with small green flowers.



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