Species: Peperomia velutina
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Native to: Colombia and Ecuador
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial or Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Peperomia velutina is an easy to grow beautiful species for terrariums. The stems and petioles are a beautiful bronze color. The leaves are a mix of bronze and green with stunning markings on them. This is a very easy species to grow, and one should expect to do some routine trimming of this species to keep the desired appearance. The leaves will typically be ½" or less in diameter, though a few may be slightly larger.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 3
Shipped Size: Well rooted plant that has been grown in a 2.5" pot. Will be shipped bareroot.