Peperomia

Peperomia obtusifolia

Peperomias vary considerably in appearance and most peperomia species are compact and usually do not exceed 30 cm in height. They are adapted to living in small shady crevices on, for example, trees, with small root systems. As they do not have access to ground water they are typically succulent to a certain degree which in many species shows as thick, fleshy leaves, which have a waxy surface and are sometimes rippled.  Most peperomia flowers seem odorless to humans and the fruit is a berry that eventually dries out and shows the tiny pepper-like seed. 

Type: Foliage

Foliage colour: Jade

Watering: Allow soil to dry before watering

Feeding: Feed monthly with a moderate dose of high nitrogen fertiliser.

Soil: Well drained soil

Light level: Shade

Height: 20CM

Origin: Central America