[ritersofly]

Picked this up at a local nursery and it was labeled as a Pilea, however I'm quite sure its a pep. correct me if I'm wrong, but any idea on species?

it has red stems and is an upright grower..

 

[c81kennedy]

Oww I like it . Id also like to know the name.

 

[Judy S]

I thought that most pepperomias had "succulent" leaves and that most pileas had hairy ones...??? With its red stems and sturdy growth habit, would be attractive in a viv. Do the pileas melt in the humid vivs???

 

[ritersofly]

I thought that most pepperomias had "succulent" leaves and that most pileas had hairy ones...??? With its red stems and sturdy growth habit, would be attractive in a viv. Do the pileas melt in the humid vivs???

Yeah that is true for the most part, so because the leaves are succulent I'm quite sure it's not a Pilea. I have had around 4 different species of Pilea in vivs and all have thrived and never "melted"!

 

[mordoria]

Not sure what that is but I have some furry peperomias. Id love a piece of that one!!

 

[BonnieLorraine]

No idea what that is, but nice find!!

 

[ritersofly]

Thanks guys! I dislike not being able to have a name to identify a plant oh well...

 

[Frogtofall]

I used to have this Pep. I never got a name though. I think it was an Exotic Angel plant for a short time. If it ever produces flowers, post the photos. Maybe we can find a name for it then but it's hard without locality info.