Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii

Scientific Name

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii Rauh

Scientific Classification

Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia

Description

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii is a stunning miniature succulent with beautiful window-topped grey-green warty leaves. It branches to form a small, up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall shrub. Leaves are alternate, grey-green and warty below, longitudinally folded with a smooth, shiny grooved dark green window. The wrinkled edges of the leaves make it very special. Inflorescences are slender terminal panicles with insignificant flowers.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii — *Photo via taniku.com*

How to Grow and Care

Peperomias are not particularly hard plants to grow, and their small size and delicate leaves make them perfect for desktops and dish gardens. They will rarely overtake their neighbors or shade them out. In short, they are perfectly mannered and attractive small plants. The biggest problems are usually related to watering. They like steadily moist soil but can be very sensitive to overwatering. Overwatered Peperomias tend to wilt or have raised, scab-like protrusions on their leaves. Don't be alarmed if your plant loses a few bottom leaves, but a massive leaf drop is usually due to a temperature change or fertilizer problem. Lastly, Peperomias are susceptible to mealybugs, so keep an eye out for cottony white masses on the stems or undersides of leaves. These plants thrive when slightly pot-bound, so don't over-pot them.

Repot plants in spring, especially to refresh the existing soil, but place either back into the same size container after root-pruning or go up only one pot size. The largest Peperomias remain relatively small, so they will never grow into large specimen plants. Most species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Peperomia.