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Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (v)

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (v)

Genus: Peperomia
Family: Piperaceae

About this plant

A stiff, upright then spreading perennial to 25cm tall, with leathery, elliptic, bright green leaves with wide yellow-green margins. From spring to autumn it produces upright, tail-like or club-shaped spikes of tiny greenish-white flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light while in growth, moving into full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. From spring to summer apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. See houseplant cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings in spring and summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

FloatingBushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years