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Peperomia obtusifolia Green

Original price was: ₹350.00.Current price is: ₹299.00.

Peperomia obtusifolia (Green), also known as Baby Rubber Plant or Pepper Face Plant, is a tropical plant known for its lush, glossy, and thick round-to-oval leaves. Native to tropical rainforests, Peperomia obtusifolia thrives in warm and moderately humid conditions. In its natural habitat, peperomias are seen to grow under the canopy of taller trees.

Peperomia obtusifolia (Green) or the Baby Rubber Plant has thick, smooth, and glossy green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern along its stems. The plant’s compact structure and fleshy leaves give it a succulent-like appearance. Leaf shapes can vary—some are oval with the stalk near the center, while others may be heart-shaped or lance-shaped, ranging from 2.5 to 10 cm (1 to 4 inches) in length. One distinguishing feature of Peperomias is their unique inflorescences, which resemble rat-tail-like spikes packed with tiny flowers, similar to the spadix structure found in other aroid plants.

The plant’s standout feature is its fleshy, vibrant green leaves that sometimes display subtle variegation. The glossy finish adds a polished look to any space.

This compact plant, is ideal for tabletops, bookshelves, or small indoor spaces. They are drought-tolerant and their adaptability to various conditions make them one of the easiest plants to care for. They key to growing a healthy Peperomia plant is a well draining potting mix, less watering and good indirect natural light exposure.

Besides its natural beauty this plant also helps purify indoor air by removing toxins, enhancing your living environment.

This versatile and resilient houseplant brings a touch of tropical charm to any space while being easy to care for, even for beginners.

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Description

Plant Care:

Name Peperomia obtusifolia
Common names Peperomia obtusifolia, Baby Rubber Plant, Pepper Face Plant
Hindi names पेपेरोमिया ऑब्टुसिफोलिया, बेबी रबर प्लांट, पेपर फेस प्लांट
Type Stemmed. Grows up to a moderate height of up to 1-1.5 feet
Growth pattern Perennial
Exposure to sun Partial sun exposure. While the plant tolerates a few hours of direct sun exposure, a prolonged direct sun exposure should be avoided to prevent scorching of leaves.
Light  Place in a position where it receives bright indirect light. A prolonged low light conditions will slow down the growth of the plant. When kept under bright natural light conditions, the plant will show fast growth.
Soil Use a well-draining potting mix. Peperomias do not prefer water retaining soil. Hence consider a good all purpose potting mix that has good porosity.
Watering Do not over water. Allow the top inch of the soil to dry out. Thoroughly water between two watering sessions. Depending on the season, the watering interval must be decided. In rains the interval time should be longer of around 8-10 days. Slow release fertilizes mixed with water in correct proportion, once or twice a year should give good results.
Pruning Pinch off the affected leaves and propagate with stem cuttings when your plant has trailed too long or has overcrowded the pot.
Maintenance level  Low
Purifying qualities  Yes

 

*Note: Since these are live plants, the actual size and condition of the plant may slightly differ from what is shown in the picture, depending on the growth stage of the plant at the time of your order. However, we make the best effort to match the plant that is delivered to you, with the looks shown in the pictures, after considering delivery and perishability constraints during the delivery period. This plant will come in 4 inch black pot. Decorative planters if any, shown in the picture gallery are for representation purpose only and can be purchased separately from the website

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Sapling

A sapling is a young plant and will come in a smaller size. Why take a sapling? While it is wonderful to watch your little sapling grow, multiply and produce plantlets, take different color variations and forms till it fully matures, some of the saplings require extra care before it hardens and is full grown. While some others are absolutely hands free. If you are ready to give it all the care and love to admire the comparative growth patterns across plants, we suggest you go for a sapling.

Aged

An aged plant will come in a slightly bigger size than a sapling. While we say 'aged', it only means that once a sapling, is now a grown up and would require comparatively less attention than a sapling. If you have the anxiety about going wrong in the process or just cant wait to see a full grown foliage, we recomend you go for an aged plant. Ah ah !! dont get us wrong, age has no bar for plant, they are evergreen, have infinite growth potential and are renewable.

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