Peperomia plant named ‘Red Log’

Abstract

A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Red Log’ that is characterized by leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and red on the lower surface, an upright habit and strong stems.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Peperomia plant named ‘Red Log’ as described and illustrated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) The accompanying photograph illustrates the distinguishing traits of Peperomia ‘Red Log’. The photograph shows an overall view of a 30 week old plant. The photograph was taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance, it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

(2) The following is a detailed description of the new Peperomia cultivar named ‘Red Log’. Data was collected in Sappemeer, Netherlands from 30 week old plants grown in a glass greenhouse in 10.5 cm. diameter containers. The time of year was Summer and the temperature range was 18-25 degrees Centigrade during the day and 15-18 degrees Centigrade at night. The light level was natural light level. No photoperiodic treatments or growth retardants were used. Color determinations are in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2015 edition, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The growing requirements are similar to the species. ‘Red Log’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions, however, without any variance in genotype. Botanical classification: Peperomia hybrid ‘Red Log’. Annual or perennial: Perennial. Parentage: ‘Red Log’ is a hybrid of the female parent, an unnamed Peperomia verticillata cultivar and the male parent an unnamed Peperomia rubella cultivar. Plant type: Potted plant. Growth habit: Broad spreading. Plant shape: Flattened globe shaped. Suitable container size: 7 cm. pots or larger. Plant height: 8.2 cm. Plant width: 15.7 cm. Vigor: Low to moderate. Low temperature tolerance: 10° Centigrade. High temperature tolerance: 35° Centigrade. Propagation: Leaf cuttings. Time to initiate roots (summer): 10 days at 18 to 20° C. Time to initiate roots (winter): 14 days at 18 to 20° C. Time to produce a rooted cutting (summer): 80 days at 18 to 20° C. Time to produce a rooted cutting (winter): 100 days at 18 to 20° C. Growth rate: Low to moderate. Crop time: Approximately 30 to 35 weeks in Sappemeer, Netherlands. Root system: Fibrous. Plant fragrance: None. Stem: Branching habit.—Main branches only, no lateral braches. Number of main branches per plant.—Average 20. Branch dimensions.—6.8 cm. in length and 0.3 cm. in diameter. Internode length.—0.9 cm. Stem shape.—Rounded. Stem luster.—Slightly glossy. Stem pubescence.—Covered with very short hairs 0.1 mm. in length. Stem angle.—Average 30 degrees. Stem strength.—Strong. Stem color (young).—176C Stem color (mature).—178A. Internode color.—178A. Foliage: Leaf arrangement.—Arranged in whorls of four. Compound or single.—Single. Quantity of leaves per branch.—Average 32. Leaf shape.—Broad obovate, succulent. Leaf aspect.—Moderately carinate. Leaf apex.—Broad acute. Leaf base.—Obtuse. Leaf dimensions.—2.0 cm. in length, 1.4 cm. in width and 0.2 cm. in thickness. Texture.—Velvety (both surfaces). Leaf luster.—Upper surface matte, lower surface slightly glossy. Pubescence.—Absent. Leaf margin.—Entire. Venation pattern.—Pinnate. Young leaf color (upper surface).—NN137C. Young leaf color (lower surface).—183C. Mature leaf color (upper surface).—Between 139A and N189A. Mature leaf color (lower surface).—183B. Vein color (upper surface).—144A. Vein color (lower surface).—N144A. Petiole: Petiole dimensions.—0.3 cm. in length and 0.1 cm. in diameter. Petiole texture.—Glabrous. Petiole luster.—Matte. Petiole pubescence.—Absent. Petiole strength.—Low. Petiole color.—176B. Flower: ‘Red Log’ has not produced flowers to date. Fruit and seed: ‘Red Log’ has not produced fruit or seed to date. Disease and pest resistance: Disease and pest resistance has not been observed.