Peperomia spathulifolia
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Peperomia spathulifolia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_shade Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade

The baby rubberplant blossoms with minimal sunlight, they prefer settings with less brightness, and can also survive in low light conditions. Native to environments with mixed light, too much or too little light can adversely affect its health. An appropriate balance of sunlight is essential for each stage of its growth.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The typical temperature span for a baby rubberplant is from 68℉ to 100℉ (20℃ to 38℃), as a result of its natural habitat in the tropics. It is most comfortable at a room temperature of approximately 72℉ (22℃). In the winter season, it is recommended to relocate it from chilly windows or breezes to prevent a decrease in temperature.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Ideal: Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

During the active growth phase that mainly happens in spring, summer, and early autumn, the baby rubberplant needs the highest amount of fertilizer. The soil might lack some vital nutrients, which fertilization would supply to the plant. This way, the plant can develop healthy roots and stems and the desirable leafage that is characteristic of this particular plant type.

🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years

When it's time to repot your Baby rubber plant, opt for a container that's 1-2 inches larger with plenty of drainage. Fill it with a potting mix that drains well. The ideal seasons to repot are spring or autumn, and when doing so, ensure the root ball sits a bit lower than the pot's edge. Once repotting is complete, give the plant a thorough watering and position it in a warm location where it will receive indirect sunlight.

Suggested frequency: 2-3 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Peperomia
Family
Piperaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
8 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Bahamas, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica

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