peperomia caperata
'mendoza'

Care level

Easy

Leaves are grey on the upper surface with green veins and red underneath, and they do not have ribs or riffles. It grows with many leaves on relatively short stems, creating a compact shape.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (10°C - 30°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The peperomia mendoza can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.

Patent and right

The crossing of two parent plants, *Peperomia caperata* 'Teresa' and *Peperomia* 'Eden Rosso', in Denmark in 2015 led to the creation of this plant. It was later selected as a single unique plant from the resulting seedlings in 2016.
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