Description
Peperomia palmana (also called Palmer's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are fleshy, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 4 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in spikes. It grows in shady areas, in moist, well-drained soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia palmana is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia palmana is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.