Peperomia axillaris

From the dark Peruvian jungle, this plant evolved ‘windows’ on the leaf margins allowing it to photosynthesize from within the leaf! Upright and shrubby.
height 4–10
width 2–6in
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This is a succulent, but one from a tropical area where it doesn’t experience extended drought. It will tolerate going totally dry, but if you see the leaves shriveling it has been dry too long. It prefers to be watered just before completely drying out.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Peru
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 17, 23–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Best planted in a pot in a sheltered spot in Sunset Zone 17. Appreciates microclimates near the house where it will stay a little warmer in winter.