VARIETIES: 	Wrinkled-leaved peperomia - P. caperata
		Ivy peperomia - P. griseo-argentea, also called P. hederaefolia
		Blunt-leaved peperomia, pepper face - P. obtusifolia
		Watermelon peperomia - P. sandersii, also called P. arifolia argyeia

MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	Wrinkled-leaved peperomia - 3-5 inches
		Ivy peperomia - 6-8 inches
		Blunt-leaved peperomia, pepper face - 8-10 inches
		Watermelon peperomia - 8-10 inches

SUBSTRATE:	1 part loam, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold, 1 part sharp sand.
		To each gallon pailfull of this mixture add:
		- 1½ teaspoons of 20% superphosphate
		- 1 tablespoon of ground lime-stone
		- 2 teaspoons of 5-10-5 fertilizer.
		OR! use general purpose potting soil.
						
LIGHT: 		Prefers bright indirect sunlight.
		Or where only artificial light is available, be sure to provide 
		at least 400 foot-candles.
					
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 65 - 70°F (18 - 21°C)
		Day = 75 - 85°F (24 - 29°C)
			
WATERING: 	SPRING-FALL: Keep the soil barely moist.
		WINTER: Allow soil to become moderately dry between thorough waterings.
		
FERTILIZING: 	Wait 4-6 months to fertilize new plants, 
		Mature plants - fertilize at 3-4 month intervals using standard house
			plant fertilizer diluted to half of its recommended strength.
			
PROPAGATING:	Propagate by leaf or stem cuttings.

REPOTTING:	Peperomia rarely outgrow their pots. If you must repot, do so in early
		spring.