Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosbergii
ID:
479205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 143: 46 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478537



Common Names

  • Peperomia Fosbergii
  • Fosberg's Peperomia
  • Fosbergii Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia tahitensis Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia fosbergii (also called Fosberg's Radiator Plant, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant with fleshy, light green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia fosbergii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia fosbergii 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 fosbergii is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia fosbergii

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

Peperomia fosbergii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia fosbergii?

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

How much light does Peperomia fosbergii need?

Peperomia fosbergii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia fosbergii?

Water Peperomia fosbergii 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,