Peperomia rubella

Description for Peperomia rubella
Plant height: 7 – 12 inches
Plant spread:
This evergreen, sometimes succulent houseplants may be either rosette-forming or erect with trailing stems. Peperomia rubella is upright and branching, becoming untidy with age, light to dark green leaves, red below, creating a copper tint to the foliage. Though peperomia produce greenish- white, panicle-like flower spikes.
Common name(s): Peperomia, Baby rubber plant, Pepper Face
Flower colours: Greenish-white
Bloom time: Summer
Max reachable height: Up to 10 inches
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Most Peperomia species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings. Remove large leaves with their stalks (petioles) and bury in seedling starting soil. Use of a rooting hormone can increase odds of success. Place the cutting in a warm, bright place until new growth emerges.
Sunlight: Full to partial sunlight
Soil: A loose, well-drained, very rich potting mix.
Water: Moderately
Temperature: 20 to 30 degree C
Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer.
Caring for Peperomia rubella
Keep in a bright sunny location.
Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.
Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.
Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.
Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.
While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.
Typical uses of Peperomia rubella
Special features: Variegated leaves
Ornamental use: The Peperomia houseplant is an attractive addition to a desk, a table or as a member of your houseplant collection.