Peperomia Rubella

Peperomia Rubella Care

Peperomia rubella

What is the plant

Variegated leaves make Peperomia Rubella a fascinating plant because of the scarlet foliage on the other side. Only these few characteristics make it a dream of plant lovers.

This gorgeous plant is endemic to Jamaica. And it is also known as Itsy Bitsy Peperomia. Striking foliage and red stems are the reason why this succulent plant is widely beloved. And since it is a part of the Peperomia family, it doesn’t need too much attention and is easy to take care of!

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Rubella is very sensitive to overwatering and underwatering too. Before the next watering, the soil needs to dry out a little. However, underwatering isn’t as harmful as too much water, so if you once have forgotten about watering the plant, it’s not a big deal.
Pruning
Pruning is needed in this case to keep the plant’s shape. Also, removing weak or dead leaves is very helpful.
Fertilizer
Regular feeding with a fertilizer that contains equal amounts of iron, potassium, and nitrogen is the key to success.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Indoors, Rubella needs indirect sunlight. But outdoors, partial shade is more suitable.
Soil
The perfect soil needs to be loamy and well-draining since Peperomia Rubella is inclined to root rot. And for a great result, you can combine perlite with peat moss.
Propagation
This plant is one of the easiest for propagation because you can do it by cutting the plant’s parts.

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Temperature
Keep in mind that this plant is native to Jamaica, so it prefers warmth. The most optimal temperature range is between 60-80 F (15-26 C).
Container
A pot with drainage holes will be perfect for this plant due to its sensitivity to overwatering.
Fun fact
In Brazil, Peperomias are considered a symbol of luck. Sometimes these plants are used as reassuring gifts.