Peperomia incana

Peperomia incana Peperomia incana

What is the plant

Peperomia incana is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the family Piperaceae. It is native to Brazil and named after the appearance of its leaves. The heart-shaped leaves are covered in small white hairs meant to protect from the burning sun.

Pepperface peperomia plant has a stiff, almost upright growth that spreads as it gets older. Felted Peperomia can grow between 6” to 12” inches tall with a width of 12” to 15” inches. Felted Pepperface has a slow growth rate. This plant has a unique felt-like appearance thanks to the tiny white hairs on the leaves. If grown in lots of light, older plants will produce stems completely covered in tiny white flowers during bloom season in summer. These flowers generally have no scent.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Pepperface peperomia requires a regular watering schedule and protected from overwatering. The best way to do this is to water thoroughly until the soil is completely saturated and spills out of the pot.
Sunlight
Pepperface incana is a light loving plant, but can also bode well in shady spots. Ideally, it should be kept in a spot receiving very high light like sunny south or east facing window. However, a brightly shaded spot also works.
Fertilizer
Fed the plant with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer every two months. If growing in a terrarium, apply fertilizer every four months.

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Soil
Felted pepperface plant requires a well-drained soil with a pH of 5 to 7.5. Soils such as sandy loam or loam are good options. Avoid frequent transplanting. At the most, repot after several years to a larger pot once they outgrow their current one.
Temperature
This plant is resistant to heat and can withstand temperatures from 45 to 90°F. However, it is not frost hardy and should be brought indoors if possible during colder seasons.
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes.