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Peperomia obtusifolia

Names

Common Names
Green peperomia

Growth

Height
6-12 inches
Spread
10-30 inches
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Greenish-white
Foliage Color
Green and creamy-white
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color information available.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 10-12
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirements are partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH, typically composed of equal parts potting soil, peat moss, and perlite, or a two-part peat moss to one-part perlite or sand mix, enhanced with orchid bark or charcoal for drainage and aeration.
Soil Drainage
Well-draining, aerated, and quick-draining soil with added perlite or orchid bark for optimal root health and moisture retention.
Soil pH
6.0-6.6

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings (stem or leaf) in water or soil

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024