Peperomia obtusifolia - Plant

Many of Peperomia plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and they have thick stems and fleshy leaves, some with leaf windows.

Pack contents

• Peperomia obtusifolia - Plant
• 4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner
• 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (White)

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. As a houseplant, it typically grows on thick erect stems. Flowers are interesting but not particularly showy.

Plant Specifications

Plant Spread
4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• 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

If your peperomia plants are wilting, in spite of regular watering, the plant is likely not getting enough oxygen to the roots. Avoid direct afternoon sun. Set the plant in a humidified room or on wet pebbles. Keep the peperomia leaves dry and provide good air circulation to prevent diseases.

Peperomia obtusifolia 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 special feature
Foliage
Peperomia obtusifolia 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

It containsSrItem name1Peperomia obtusifolia - Plant24 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner34.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (White)