Peperomia verticillata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia verticillata, or Red Twist Peperomia, is a succulent and perennial plant that can grow up to 50 centimeters (20 inches). This plant has circular, round leaves with a dark green color on the leaf's surface, while the underside is red. This plant is also an epiphytic plant that likes to grow on large stems.
Common Name |
Red Twist Peperomia, Red log
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia verticillata
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia verticillata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia verticillata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia verticillata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia verticillata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia verticillata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia verticillata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Peperomia verticillata to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia verticillata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia verticillata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia verticillata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia verticillata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia verticillata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia verticillata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia verticillata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia verticillata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
summer
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Peperomia verticillata Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia verticillata plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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