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Peperomia

Peperomia

Baby rubber plant

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Youth that stays, quiet grace

Thick, glossy leaves. A first choice for a little desk plant.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light. It takes shade.

Water

Water when it dries, and keep it on the dry side

Temperature

15-28°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere indoors with indirect light
  2. The leaves store water. Water when the soil is dry.

Day to day

  • If it gets tall, pinch the tips. The plant stays tighter.
  • Wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth

Common questions

The base of the stem turned black and rotten?

Too much water. Hold back right away.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.