Peperomia rhombiformis

Peperomia rhombiformis is a Peruvian Peperomia known from a single 1930 collection near San Roque in San Martín, at 1350–1500 m. It is a moderately tall herb with rhombic to obovate leaves 5–8 cm long, tapering to a wedge-shaped base, with 7–9 veins and a finely black-dotted surface. It is recorded as an epiphyte in wet forest on the lower eastern Andean slopes, and care is extrapolated from that premontane habitat.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

It is recorded as an epiphyte in wet tropical forest. The type locality near San Roque, in the hills of San Martín, lies in premontane forest on the lower eastern Andean slopes, where mossy trunks and frequent cloud keep conditions damp. No microhabitat notes are available.

The only collection was made at 1350–1500 m.

Peru

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✓ 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

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