Peperomia incana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia incana is a perennial plant commonly known as felted pepperface. It has gorgeous, thick, heart-shaped leaves covered with fine, hair-like hairs on the surface. This plant is also safe for pets such as dogs and cats.
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Felted Pepperface, Felted 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 incana
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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 incana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia incana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia incana needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia incana needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia incana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia incana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Peperomia incana prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia incana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia incana. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia incana 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 incana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia incana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia incana toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia incana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia incana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Peperomia incana Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia incana plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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