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Peperomia argyreia
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
| Common Name: | Watermelon Begonia, Watermelon Pepper, Watermelon Peperomia, 西瓜皮椒草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northern South America to Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small herbaceous plant and grows about 20 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its fleshy leaves are dark-green, marked with silver strips and resemble the rind of a watermelon, thus the common name. |
| Stems | Its stems are red and fleshy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
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Others
| Master ID | 29105 |
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| Species ID | 3418 |
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