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	2–6
	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

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.