Succulents – Prayer Pepper

Prayer Pepper 

Botanical name: peperomia dolabriformis ‘surfside’

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: can grow up to 2 ft in height with up to a 1 ft spread if grown in tropical or indoor climates 

Hardy zone: zones 10-12 

Foliage color: green, yellow

Flower color: yellow 

Bloom time: year round 

Growth rate: slow growing, takes several years to reach fully mature size if grown in tropical or indoor environments

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, shade garden, container plant, porch accent, annual hanging baskets 

Special features: pet-friendly, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, disease resistant

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional dose of a succulent plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: year round 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: sedums, spider plant, snake plant, ferns, autumn sage 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no