Creeping Buttons

Peperomia rotundifolia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)

Family: Piperaceae Non-native Herbaceous

The Round Leaf Peperomia is a creeping, semi-succulent, herbaceous perennial and an epiphyte that is native to Central and South America. Its trailing and creeping habit and peculiar round leaves make it great for hanging baskets. The leaves are bright green, small, round, and plump. This plant is ideal as a houseplant or office plant due to its easy care and compact size. The plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid cold drafts and direct sunlight. The plant thrives in high humidity, but it is tolerant of normal household conditions. Consider using a humidifier or setting in the plant container on a tray of wet pebbles to increase the interior humidity. Quick ID Hints: creeping, semi-succulent, epiphyte, trailing habit, up to 12 inches long slender, fleshy, brownish stems with fine hairs thick, round, soft, bright green leaves with light green veins flowers are small yellowish spikes Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Monitor for mealybugs. It may be susceptible to root rot, cutting rot, and ring spots. Curling leaves may result from low humidity or dry soil. Yellow leaves result from overwatering. More information on Peperomia .

Source: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗ NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, 43 attributes.