Peperomia "Piccolo Banda"

Peperomia "Piccolo Banda" Peperomia 'Piccolo Banda'

What is the plant

Peperomia 'Piccolo Banda' is distinguished by its thick, pale silvery-green leaves with dark green, sometimes purple tinged, heavy veining running in multiple bands down their length. Green spikes of tiny flowers appear on long, thin, red stalks.

Peperomia 'Piccolo Banda' is a low maintence, compact houseplant with striking silvery-green veined leaves supported by fleshy red stems. Green spikes of tiny flowers appear in summer. Related to the pepper plant with semi-succulent properties, meaning they are able to store water in their leaves to fall back on in times of need. This makes them mostly drought resistant. Suitable for most rooms in the home and will even tolerate flourescent lighting, making them ideal for basements or offices. They mostly originate from South America. Ultimate height 20-30cm plus flower spikes.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Water when the soil has almost dried out, Radiator Plants don't like to be over-watered. Use soft water if possible and water from below. Water is stored in the leaves making these plants drought resistant. Peperomia enjoy raised humidity levels but most of the time they do just fine in normal household conditions.
Sunlight
Peperomia enjoy bright or moderate light conditions and will tolerate shade. Avoid direct sunlight. They do really well under fluorescent lights, making them ideal for the office or basement flat.
Fertilizer
Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season.

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Soil
The best soil for these plants is a mixture of 50 percent peat moss and 50 percent perlite. Mixing fine gravel into the soil helps these plant’s roots get the air it needs to thrive.
Temperature
Average to warm temperatures from 18-24°C but can cope with as low as 10°C at a push. Avoid draughts.
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes.