Variegated Variegated Peperomia Baby Rubber Plant

Best time to prune propagate a peperomia obtusifolia.

Variegated variegated peperomia baby rubber plant.

The peperomia obtusifolia is a succulent like variety of peperomia originally found in the rainforests of south america. Also known as the baby rubber plant it is actually unrelated to the hevea bransiliensis the primary resource of natural rubber. This post and video about pruning and propagating applies not only to the solid dark green leafed peperomia obtusifolia but also to all the variegated forms of this plant also. Peperomia obtusifolia variegata is the most popular ornamental herbaceous indoor house plant.

Peperomia variegata is an attractive variegated version of the baby rubber plant with all of the same cherished characteristics plus an added advantage. The multicoloured leaves of the peperomia obtusifolia variegata come in shades of dark green olive green and creamy white. This is all about how to grow and care for a peperomia obtusifolia. Peperomia obtusifolia variegata care is pretty much identical to that of a normal green baby rubber plant but you do really need to keep an eye on the lighting.

Too much shade can cause the leaves to lose their lovely cream marbling. Peperomia obtusifolia variegata pep er roh mee uh ob too sih foh lee uh var ee gay tuh is a handsome variegated variety of the baby rubber plant. I would allow leaves or stem tip cuttings a day to dry out until planted. Rubber plants are in the fig ficus genus while peperomia plants are their own genus with hundreds of species.

Multiple shades of dark green olive green and a lovely creamy white. Viola the post pruning result. It is a popular peperomia species in the family. Learn how to care for the peperomia green or baby rubber plant.

A lot of people s first foray into growing peperomia may have been with a peperomia obtusifolia as it s a common one to find in the market. You may want to experiment and try a few leaves and stem tips to see what propagation method works best for you. Spring summer are the best times. There are many d.

The baby rubber plant with its thick glossy green leaves is just what you ve been looking for. It is a bushy upright plant with thick stems and fleshy glossy cupped leaves. I ve already done a post and video on peperomia care all of them that i ve grown have been easy but wanted to do one dedicated solely to this succulent like beauty.