Peperomia Repii

Peperomia Repii Care

Peperomia 'metallica'

What is the plant

Peperomia metallica is super easy to get along with. It is a compact, trailing plant with dark chocolate coloured leaves and a pinky / purple underside. This guy is the perfect plant if you are looking to add colour and texture to your collection and will be happy to move in with little fuss. Peperomia metallica - Peperomia repii The metallic leaves are dark green almost black with a silver greenish streak down the center the underbelly is a beautiful deep red color.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The baby rubber plant is fairly easy to water. Allow the top soil to dry out completely and then water thoroughly. You do not want to over water this plant and allow the soil to become waterlogged....so it might be best to lean towards less rather than too much when you first start growing Peperomias, as less harm can be caused compared to overwatering.
Pruning
If stems and leaves begin overgrowing you can pinch out the top of certain stems to stop growth, otherwise they begin to grow spindly and out of shape in appearance. To get them looking their best, try and grow and prune them to display a bushy appearan
Fertilizer
During spring - while the plant is growing use a diluted liquid fertilizer once every 2 weeks, and once a month during summer. No feeding is required from autumn to spring

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Sunlight
Bright light and for the variegated types some direct sunlight (couple of hours) can help them grow well. If the leaves are dark green in color it's best not to provide direct sun as it will harm them, but the variegated types may lose variegation if enough light is not provided. South, east or west facing windows are best suited, but again dependent on the leaf color.
Soil
A peat based soil is best used that drains well. 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite or sand is a good mix. Other mixes will work well, but the main point is for the medium to drain well and be well aerated.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures of 65-75ºF (18-24ºC), and no lower than 50ºF (10ºC).