Peperomia Marble Ontusofolia

Peperomia Marble Ontusofolia Care

Peperomia Marble Ontusofolia

What is the plant

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". The plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall and broad, with cupped leathery leaves and narrow spikes of white flowers up to 12 cm (5 in) long, which grow in a shiny, winding manner and constitute the main decorative value of this plant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-17°C - -7°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
These plants like regular watering but not to the point that the soil gets soggy. Allow the soil to dry to the touch in between waterings. And slightly cut back on watering in the late fall and winter when the plant is not actively growing.
Pruning
Pruning your peperomia plant isn't usually necessary. But you might want to prune back the plant if it stretches taller than a foot. Use a sterilized knife or scissors. The goal of pruning is to maintain the size you desire, though heavy pruning should be avoided as it will permanently damage the plant and inhibit growth. Cut off dead or damaged growth as needed.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every other week during the growing season (spring to fall) with a diluted liquid fertilizer, or use slow-release fertilizer pellets at the beginning of the growing season. Do not fertilize in the winter.

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Sunlight
Medium to bright indirect light but can tolerate low, indirect light.
Soil
A good house plant soil or even a chunky orchid soil is great for this plant.
Temperature
Average home temperature of 65°F-75°F.