Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda'

Species Name: Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda' 

Common name(s): Ivy Leaf Peperomia 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Thick, heart-shaped leaves with olive to silvery green colors and deep maroon veining
• Red succulent stems with contrasting bright green flower spikes

• Dense compact peperomia species

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

 Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement: 68 - 86°F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)  -  Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Light watering. Suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days.  

Lighting:  Partial Shade   

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: 8-12 inches 

Origin: South America; Peru, Ecuador, Columbia 

Regional Locality: Montane forest regions (1128 to 1550 m above sea level) where it grows as an epiphyte 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Sensitive to over/under-watering. A consistent watering schedule is required for a full and healthy plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.