Description
Many of Peperomia plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and they have thick stems and fleshy leaves, some with leaf windows.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peperomia obtusifolia Variegated - Plant |
| 2 | 4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
| 3 | 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Turquoise) |
The palmate pattern of leaf veins is marked out in some species as furrows in the leaves or as colored lines. Most Peperomias have tiny flowers which are packed into a characteristic greenish or brown conical spike (spadix) like an inverted catkin. Flowers are interesting but not particularly showy.
Many variegated cultivars with foliage that is mottled with cream, gray or gold.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Common Name | Peperomia, Baby rubber plant, Pepper Face |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 12 inches |
| Flower Colour | Greenish-white |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Autumn |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Peperomia obtusifolia Variegated care
Most Peperomia species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings, similar to the way African violets are propagated. Remove large leaves with their stalks (petioles) and bury in seedling starting soil. Use of a rooting hormone can increase odds of success. Place the cutting in a warm, bright place until new growth emerges.
| Sunlight | Peperomia do well in light to moderate light, such as found in a northern or east-facing window. They can be easily grown under fluorescent lights. |
| Watering | Keep the soil moist during the growing season and provide relatively high humidity through spraying or by setting the pot in a gravel tray. |
| Soil | A loose, well-drained, very rich potting mix. |
| Temperature | Average. Peperomia do well in the relatively cool environment of most homes (although they dislike the dry). 65 degrees F to 75 degrees F. |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
Peperomia obtusifolia Variegated special feature
Variegated leaves
Peperomia obtusifolia Variegated uses
Ornamental Use:
- The Peperomia houseplant is an attractive addition to a desk, a table or as a member of your houseplant collection
- Peperomia care is not difficult and Peperomia plants have a compact form that lets them occupy a small space wherever you choose to place them