Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia 'variegate'
There are many cultivars of this houseplant out there, some of which with variegated leaves. 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.
If your Peperomia obtusifolia ‘variegata’ is already switching to producing green rather than multicolored foliage due to lack of light, don’t panic. Thankfully, if you switch the plant’s placement and ensure that it gets more sun, it’ll go back to producing variegated leaves.
If your Peperomia obtusifolia ‘variegata’ is already switching to producing green rather than multicolored foliage due to lack of light, don’t panic. Thankfully, if you switch the plant’s placement and ensure that it gets more sun, it’ll go back to producing variegated leaves.
Peperomia puteolata
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All Peperomia plants will enjoy a nice, bright window with mostly indirect light. Place your plants right in front of a window for best results. Although some Peperomia plants can tolerate lower light, they will eventually start to decline, and growth will be very poor.
Peperomia puteolata plants require more water than a true succulent, but not as much as most other houseplants. How can you tell that your peperomia puteolata parallel is ready for more water? Look at its lower leaves. Because they store water, they should look plump. If they’re wrinkled or wilting, it’s time to water.
Peperomia puteolata requires a loose soil mix that drains well. The best soil blend combines one-third of each of these:
Peperomia puteolata plants require more water than a true succulent, but not as much as most other houseplants. How can you tell that your peperomia puteolata parallel is ready for more water? Look at its lower leaves. Because they store water, they should look plump. If they’re wrinkled or wilting, it’s time to water.
Peperomia puteolata requires a loose soil mix that drains well. The best soil blend combines one-third of each of these:
- Cactus/succulent mix
- Peat/sphagnum moss
- Perlite or pumice