Description
Peperomia timbuchiana (also called 'Finger 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 Central and South America, it grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in shady, moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia timbuchiana is an attractive, easy-care houseplant with bright green foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in the garden, or in a terrarium or vivarium. It is also used in floral arrangements and as an accent plant in containers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia timbuchiana is a low-growing, creeping plant with succulent leaves. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings will root in a few weeks.