Species Name: Peperomia tetragona, Peperomia puteolata (syn.) 

Common name(s):Parallel Peperomia

Defining Characteristics: 

• Hardy species of peperomia
• Dark green elongated leaves with white stripes
• The stems are thick and tough and in high light will turn a pinkish color
• It Will eventually spread out and grow out into a beautiful plant for a hanging basket arrangement

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 40-95°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Light watering, Suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days.  

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: 8-10” 

Origin: South America; Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru

Regional locality: Lowland rainforest along the Andes mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Sensitive to over/under-watering. A consistent watering schedule is required for a full and healthy plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.