Description
Peperomia monostachya (also called 'Pincushion Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant with a rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves and short spikes of white flowers. Native to South America, it grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in shady, moist areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia monostachya has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia monostachya is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to grow indoors. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division of the plant.