Peperomia obtusifolia, the baby rubberplant or pepper face, is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae, native to Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. The specific epithet obtusifolia means "blunt-leaved".
Peperomia clusiifolia Care
Peperomia obtusifolia
What is the plant
Peperomia obtusifolia is one of the most impressive variegated forms of the Peperomia group. The leaf blades are wonderfully adorned in various hues of green, ivory or cream and rosy-pink, and are beautifully bordered in red to show off their beauty. Each obovate and concave leaf is uniquely patterned. Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jellie' with lighter shades if not located in bright/filtered sunlight. The good news is this smallish plant is still thriving well in our garden slightly more than a year later, though foliage is not that vibrant as located at the porch that’s not receiving much sunshine. Its green counterpart, Peperomia clusiifolia has rather large spoon-like dark-green leaves that are slightly concave in the centre and have a characteristic red margin.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 25°C
Hardiness zone
10a - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Top and bottom watering both work well for peperomia plants. A important thing is that you water thoroughly, let a pot drain completely, and avoid getting water on a leaves. (don't forget to add a little indoor plant food to your water to give your peperomia a nutrients it needs to grow and stay healthy!).
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Fertilizer
Feed a plant with a liquid fertilizer designed for flowering plants
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Sunlight
This plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Loam soils are best for plant growth because sand, silt, and clay together provide desirable characteristics.
Temperature
During the summer months, temperatures between 68°-78°F. In the winter, temperatures should not go below 50°F.
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Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.
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