Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata – Variegated Baby Rubber Plant

Peperomia Variegata is an attractive, variegated version of the Baby Rubber Plant, with all of the same cherished characteristics, plus an added advantage: multiple shades of dark green, olive green and a lovely creamy white.

It is a bushy, upright plant with thick stems and fleshy, glossy, cupped leaves. It has a compact, spreading nature and is particularly suited to growing in low or fluorescent light, making it perfect for offices and shady spots. It forms narrow spikes of off-white flowers on red-brown stems.

Also known as Pepper Face or Blunt-Leafed Peperomia. Radiator Plants are very much on trend, they are easy to look after and look great displayed on desks or small tables.

Horty Hints

Big bold and… uneven?? Obtusifolia can grow quite tall and uneven. Fill in the blanks by pinching out the tips of the plant in early spring, causing it to bush out.

How much is too much? Peperomia plants are sensitive to overwatering. Too wet and it will rot, too dry and it will die. When the soil has nearly dried out, give it a little drink.

Fertiliser or infestation! If you notice leaves curling, check for pests. If no pests are present the likely cause is lack of fertiliser.

Light

Peperomia are fine in moderate light conditions and will tolerate shade. Avoid direct sunlight. Ideal for the office or a basement flat as they do well under fluorescent lights.

Watering

Water when the soil has almost dried out. Do not overwater. Use soft water if possible and water from below. Water is stored in the leaves making these plants drought resistant.

Temperature

The Variegated Baby Rubber Plant prefers average to warm temperatures from 18-24°C but can cope with as low as 10°C at a push. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

Peperomia enjoy raised humidity levels but most of the time they do just fine in normal household conditions.

Feed

Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

The obtusifolia is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 20-30cm.

Toxicity

The Variegated Baby Rubber Plant is considered non-toxic. Safe around children and pets.

Origin

Peperomia obtusifolia Variegata is native to Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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