Peperomia obtusifolia – Plant

Description

Description

Many of Peperomia plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and they have thick stems and fleshy leaves, some with leaf windows.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

• If your peperomia plants are wilting, in spite of regular watering, the plant is likely not getting enough oxygen to the roots.
• Avoid direct afternoon sun.
• Set the plant in a humidified room or on wet pebbles.
• Keep the peperomia leaves dry and provide good air circulation to prevent diseases.
  

  Peperomia Obtusifolia Care

  Most Peperomia species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings, similar to the way African violets are propagated. Remove large leaves with their stalks (petioles) and bury in seedling starting soil. Use of a rooting hormone can increase odds of success. Place the cutting in a warm, bright place until new growth emerges.

  Sunlight	Peperomia do well in light to moderate light, such as found in a northern or east-facing window. They can be easily grown under fluorescent lights.
  Watering	Keep the soil moist during the growing season and provide relatively high humidity through spraying or by setting the pot in a gravel tray.
  Soil	A loose, well-drained, very rich potting mix.
  Temperature	Average. Peperomia do well in the relatively cool environment of most homes (although they dislike the dry). 65 degrees F to 75 degrees F.
  Fertilizer	Use any organic fertilizer.

  Peperomia Obtusifolia Special Feature

  Foliage

  Peperomia Obtusifolia Uses

  Ornamental Use:

  • The Peperomia houseplant is an attractive addition to a desk, a table or as a member of your houseplant collection
  • Peperomia care is not difficult and Peperomia plants have a compact form that lets them occupy a small space wherever you choose to place them