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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

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    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.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Peperomia rubella plant

    How to Grow Peperomia rubella

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Peperomia graveolens 'Ruby Glow', Ruby Glow, Ruby Glow Peperomia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Peperomia graveolens foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Peperomia argyreia

    aka Peperomia sandersii, Watermelon Begonia, Watermelon Peperomia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Peperomia argyreia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Peperomia glabella

    aka Cypress Peperomia, Wax Privet Peperomia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Peperomia glabella foliage, form by James Steakley
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    Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

    aka Cupid peperomia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 12"-48"

    • bright shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Peperomia clusiifolia 'Variegata'

    aka Red Edge Peperomia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Peperomia clusiifolia 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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