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Peperomia obtusifolia (Magnoliifolia Group) 'USA'

baby rubber plant 'USA'

An evergreen perennial to 25cm, forming a clump of broadly elliptic, leathery green leaves broadly margined with creamy-yellow

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow
Summer Green Yellow
Autumn Green Yellow
Winter Green Yellow
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Piperaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a peat-free potting compost in bright indirect light when in growth and full light in winter. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. Water sparingly in winter. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19 to 24°C when ripe or take softwood cuttings during growth

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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