Check out this pretty Peperomia incana. In addition to being gorgeous, this plant has velvety-soft leaves and is easy to grow in your indoor garden. Find out all about this plant, and why you may want to add Peperomia incana to your indoor garden.
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Today, we have a plant spotlight on this beautiful houseplant, Peperomia incana. I love houseplants with velvety leaves, and Peperomia incana has them in spades. The plant’s oval, gray-green, succulent-like foliage is covered in soft white hairs, giving interest and texture to your indoor garden. I’m going to do a close-up here so you can see those soft white hairs on this plant.
There you can see them—they are so, so soft. This is one of those plants that, honestly, if you have it near your desk or somewhere where you’re working, you’re going to have a hard time not petting it. The good news is the leaves are pretty sturdy, so you’re not going to hurt it. You may also find that people who visit your indoor garden will pet this plant as well, and that, as mentioned, is okay and totally understandable because it’s just so velvety soft. The nice thing about Peperomia incana is that it gives some really nice texture to your indoor garden.
There are some common names for this houseplant, which really fit its good looks. These include Felted Peperomia—I like that one—Amazon Fuzz, which is an interesting one although it kind of sounds like a drink or something, and Felted Pepperface, which I find very strange. The “Pepper” comes from the fact that this plant is from the Piperaceae family of plants, which also includes black pepper. While this isn’t black pepper, it’s part of the same family, which is how it gets the common name Felted Pepperface.
Peperomia incana is native to Brazil, where it grows on the forest floor. The plant has semi-succulent properties, meaning it stores moisture in its fleshy, thick leaves. I don’t believe I’ve mentioned yet that I do have a care video on this plant, which I will link below, along with any other videos mentioned in this spotlight that may help you in any way.
Though you will hear and read that Peperomia incana is a slow grower, I find that it is a medium grower when given good care. It can put on an inch to three inches each growing season, sometimes even more. Indoors, it can grow between 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide. If grown in bright light, mature plants can even produce tiny white flowers during the summer months that are generally not scented but still lovely.
So there you go with the spotlight on this beauty! If you have a chance to get one of these, I would highly recommend it. They’re easy to grow, fun to pet, and really make a nice statement in your indoor garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Peperomia incana
What is Peperomia incana?
Peperomia incana is a beautiful houseplant with velvety, oval, gray-green succulent-like foliage covered in soft white hairs. It adds interest and texture to your indoor garden and is native to Brazil, where it grows on the forest floor.
Why is Peperomia incana sometimes called Felted Peperomia or Felted Pepperface?
Peperomia incana is sometimes called Felted Peperomia or Felted Pepperface due to its soft, velvety leaves and its membership in the Piperaceae family, which also includes black pepper. These common names reflect the plant’s unique texture and appearance.
Is Peperomia incana difficult to grow?
No, Peperomia incana is not difficult to grow. It is considered easy to care for and can be a medium grower when provided with good care. It can grow between 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide indoors, making it a great addition to any indoor garden.
How should I care for Peperomia incana?
Peperomia incana requires bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. Its semi-succulent leaves store moisture, so it doesn’t need frequent watering. Providing it with proper care will help it thrive and even produce tiny white flowers in the summer.
Can Peperomia incana produce flowers indoors?
Yes, Peperomia incana can produce tiny white flowers during the summer months if grown in bright light. The flowers are generally not scented but still add to the plant’s charm.
Where can I find more information on Peperomia incana care?
For more detailed care instructions, you can watch the care video linked below in the spotlight. The video will provide additional tips and guidance on how to keep your Peperomia incana healthy and thriving.
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