Variegata alaala
Peperomia caperata 'Variegata'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
Garden uses
Notes
'Variegata' alaala (Peperomia caperata 'Variegata') is a perennial for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and dry to moist soil. It stays compact at about 12 inches tall and wide, and its evergreen leaves look good all year.
Pairs well with N'Joy pothos, African iris, and Sweet Nathalie dahlia.