Peperomia elongata

Peperomia elongata is a compact, easy-to-care-for variety of Peperomia! Its exotic long, waxy, pointed green leaves are a unique addition to any collection. It will maintain its compact, bushy growth and stay close to the soil. It prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate lower lighting conditions, and it will do best if you allow the soil to dry out between watering. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Peperomia elongata
• Common Name(s): Peperomia elongata
• Family: Piperaceae
• Native Range: South America

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Light: Low indirect light
• Water: Allow drying between watering. Avoid over-watering
• Humidity: Average household humidity. May benefit from humidifiers during dry winter months.
• Temperature: 45-95F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
• Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer
• Propagation: Stem/leaf cuttings
• Growth: Bushy, slow grower, max height typically 12"
• Common Pests: Look out for mealybugs, spider mites
• Toxicity: Non-Toxic