Peperomia pellucida

Pepper Grass, Listera

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Tropical herbaceous annual featuring translucent, fleshy leaves with a mild peppery flavor. Popular as ornamental foliage or edible greens in warm, humid climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pepper Grass, Listera
Family Piperaceae
Genus Peperomia
Species Pellucida
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Small white flower spikes; grown primarily for foliage
Leaf Color Translucent green to yellowish-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or vermiculite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity required

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun which scorches translucent leaves

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth season

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth and remove yellowing foliage

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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