How much sun does Low peperomia need?

Low peperomia grows best in shade conditions.

When does Low peperomia bloom?

Low peperomia blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Low peperomia native?

Low peperomia (Peperomia humilis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Low peperomia

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Peperomia humilis

Last reviewed: October 2026

Low peperomia (Peperomia humilis) is a perennial forb native to FL. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw flies.

Toxicity unknown

Low peperomia (Peperomia humilis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–10" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

flies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A small, fleshy-leaved groundcover with rounded, glossy green leaves and slender upright spikes of tiny greenish flowers. It grows tucked into shaded, humid hammock understory.

Growing Low peperomia

Grow Low peperomia in shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 4 to 10 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

It offers little floral resource for pollinators but its low, dense growth provides ground cover and moisture retention for small invertebrates.

Common questions

How much sun does Low peperomia need?: Low peperomia grows best in shade conditions.
When does Low peperomia bloom?: Low peperomia blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Low peperomia native?: Low peperomia (Peperomia humilis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Low peperomia attract?: Low peperomia draws flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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