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Peperomia cotyledon

Peperomia cotyledon is an Andean Peperomia described by Bentham from Hartweg's collections, recorded in southern Ecuador around 1800–2000 m. The epithet suggests fleshy leaves; its habitat has a mild climate with cool nights and a pronounced dry spell.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Montane forest and scrub of southern Ecuador around Loja; its habit is not recorded, though the name suggests a fleshy-leaved plant.

1800–2030 m, median 1830 m (17 records).

EcuadorColombia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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