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PEPEROMIA
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genus: Peperomia Ruiz & Pav.
common name/s: Baby rubber plant, pepper elder, radiator plant, shining bush plant, emerald ripper pepper
type: Herbaceous perennial
family: Piperaceae
native range: northern South America and Central America, but are also found in Africa, southern Asia, and Oceania
zone: 10 to 12
height: to 90 cm
spread: to 90 cm
type species: Peperomia secunda Ruiz & Pav.
bloom time: seasonal bloomer
bloom description: varies between species
sun: part shade
water: medium
maintenance: low to medium
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix