Peperomia 'Frost' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia Frost has leaves that appear covered in a layer of frost, making it a unique houseplant. The leaves are silvery with a heart shape and dark green veins, giving the plant a contrasting color and delightful appeal. This tropical plant belongs to the Piperaceae family and is safe for pets and suitable for indoor use.
Common Name |
Silver Frost Peperomia, Silver Peperomia, or Frost Peperomia.
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia caperata ‘Frost’
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia 'Frost' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia 'Frost'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia 'Frost' needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia 'Frost' needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia 'Frost' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia 'Frost' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Peperomia 'Frost' prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 80%. |
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Peperomia 'Frost' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia 'Frost'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia 'Frost' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia 'Frost' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia 'Frost' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia 'Frost' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Japanese Garden
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia 'Frost' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia 'Frost', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
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Peperomia 'Frost' Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia 'Frost' plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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