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Peperomia rubella
Also Known As
- Itsy Bitsy
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Peperomia rubella plant details
Peperomia rubella is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia rubella
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: piperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia rubella
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A little foliage plant for terrariums and miniature gardens with red-backed oval leaves...grows 4-6" tall. Enjoys shade
By: Avant Gardens
Peperomia rubella a really small plant with small oval green leaves with light white markings the underside is red to maroon. Grows upright on red stems 2 to 4 inches tall. Great for terrariums small pots or tropical ground covering.
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How to Grow Peperomia rubella
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular - low
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
10b-12
Size
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Width: 6"-8"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Perennial
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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