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Piccollo Banda Care

Peperomia Albovittata 'piccolo Banda'

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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. Stems are a fleshy, succulent red. Green spikes of tiny flowers appear on long, thin, red stalks and waft tantalisingly above the plant.

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Humidity

Humidity

High

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

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    It has semi succulent leaves which means that if you overwater it the leaves can become squishy and the plant can be susceptible to root rot. Instead wait for your plant to dry out between waterings and then water it thoroughly. If you find it difficult to gauge when the soil has dried out then we would recommend using a moisture meter. You simply stick the probes into the soil and it gives you a reading of how moist the soil is. When the reading says dry give it a drink.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    If stems and leaves begin overgrowing you can pinch out the top of certain stems to stop growth, otherwise, they begin to grow spindly and out of shape in appearance. New growth develops from the nodes just below the cut in the stem.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Fertilizing it every spring or summer should be enough for it to grow healthy. Diluted fertilizers are more appreciated for this purpose.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    We would recommend not placing your Peperomia Piccolo Banda in direct light as this could cause the colourings to fade.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    They prefer loamy soil, cool temperatures, high humidity, and dappled sunlight. The common names for Peperomia albovittata include: Piccolo Banda.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    As Peperomia Piccolo Banda belongs to the tropical climate, they prefer to stay in warmer, humid climates. They are not frost tolerant plants. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 10- 24 degree Celsius.

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  • Additional

    Additional

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    Despite non toxicity, we don't advise pets to chew on your plant ? If possible, prevent access of your cat or puppy to the plant. Peperomia Piccolo Banda is a beautiful indoor plant from the Piperaceae family. The beautiful fleshy leaves with silvery striped leaves against dark green to the purple surface are supported on thick reddish stems. The semi succulents are drought-resistant and low maintenance plants.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    114 people already have this plant 27 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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