Peperomia griseoargentea (Ivy Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Pepper, Platinum Pepper, Silver Leaf Peperomia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Genus | Peperomia |
| Species | griseoargentea |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 to 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 to 60 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This evergreen shrub forms beautiful rosettes of silver leaves with red veins. Tiny, green flowers emerge during the summer. |
| Shape | Bushy |
| Landscape | Patio, single specimen, or container. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, or leaf cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow under glass. Grows best in loam, preferring well-draining soil. It requires partial shade with moderate watering in the summer, and full sunlight while watering sparingly during the winter. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Rain forests floor, tropical forest floor. |
Photographs
Peperomia grisoargentinis, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.