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    Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Peperomia obtusifolia variegata
    • Baby Rubber Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' plant details

    Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: piperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thick, waxy, round, variegated leaves (on the margin). Mainly grown as an indoor plant unless you live in tropical parts of the country. Mature stems will droop down a bit and sprawl outward. Though it may be known as "Rubber Plant", it is not related to the Ficus plant.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Gardening facts about Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Peperomia graveolens

    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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