{"product_id":"peperomia-pseudovariegata-var-sarcophylla","title":"Peperomia pseudovariegata var. sarcophylla","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis large-leaved Peperomia stands out in all sorts of indoor environments, the silver in its veins catching the light while the lush mid-green of its foliage brings a little bit of the jungle inside. Growing in a compact, rounded bush shape, this plant is made up of large, rounded leaves whose veins are silver with blister variegation and, if you're lucky, it might produce a flower spike full of tiny pink-tinted blooms in the summer. A semi-succulent, this plant is happy when the top half of its soil dries before the next water, but doesn't need loads of light - in fact, direct sun can scorch its gorgeous leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeperomia pseudovariegata\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003esarcophylla \u003c\/i\u003e(pepper-like plant with pretend variegation, variety: fleshy-leaved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003ePeperomia sarcophylla, Peperomia sarcophylla \u003c\/em\u003evar. \u003cem\u003eminor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePreviously known as\u003cem\u003e P. sarcophylla,\u003c\/em\u003e this plant was identified as a naturally-occuring variety of the species \u003cem\u003eP. pseudovariegata\u003c\/em\u003e in a 1950 paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRound Leaf Peperomia, Big Leaf Peperomia, Large Leaf Peperomia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to wet tropical areas in Colombia and Ecuador\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLikes bright, indirect light; will benefit from a splash of morning or evening sun in autumn and winter. In lower light it can be okay but will grow much more slowly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThoroughly water once the top third of the soil has dried out; make sure you don't leave the plant itself wet as this can cause it to rot. Make sure the water drains through properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbove-average humidity is ideal for this plant, so if its leaves are getting crispy it'll benefit from the use of a pebble tray. Wet leaves can put it at risk of rotting so we wouldn't advise misting. Keep away from radiators which will dry out your plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix that retains some moisture; one designed for Ficus plants, with added coir, bark and sand will work well here. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six or seven in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature is 18-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this plant is non-toxic - but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch back stems to keep the growth bushy and compact. In lower light environments, the soil may be slow to dry out, so you can poke it gently through with a wooden chopstick or similar, for ventilation and to mimic the actions of subterranean critters in its natural habitat. Make sure the plant itself is well-ventilated when kept in higher humidity environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou can propagate this plant by stem or leaf cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":55079602815357,"sku":"1037701826371","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/peperomia-pseudovariegata-var-sarcophylla-210564.jpg?v=1736907422","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/peperomia-pseudovariegata-var-sarcophylla","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}