Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fawcettii
ID:
479197

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 295 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478529



Common Names

  • Peperomia Fawcettii
  • Fawcett's Peperomia
  • Fawcettii Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia fawcettii (also called Fawcett's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia fawcettii is often used as a houseplant and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia fawcettii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia fawcettii is a low-maintenance houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia fawcettii

Peperomia fawcettii is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Peperomia fawcettii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia fawcettii?

Peperomia fawcettii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Peperomia fawcettii need?

Peperomia fawcettii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia fawcettii?

Water Peperomia fawcettii when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Peperomia genus

Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri, Peperomia dendrophila, Peperomia nervoso-venosa, Peperomia namosiana, Peperomia nitida, Peperomia nivalis, Peperomia nandarivatensis,

Species in the Piperaceae family

Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,