leafjoy littles™ Savory Delights™ Salt and Pepper™ Pepper Elder (Peperomia obtusifolia)
leafjoy littles™ Savory Delights™ Salt and Pepper™ Pepper Elder (Peperomia obtusifolia)
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Introducing the delightful 'Salt and Pepper' peperomia, designed to add a dash of charm to your space! This upright variety features lush, succulent green leaves beautifully adorned with salty-white variegation. Like its relatives in the Pepper Elder family, this plant thrives in a range of light and humidity conditions but prefers to dry out between waterings. Reaching a height of 8-12 inches, 'Salt and Pepper' is an ideal choice for brightening up even the coziest corners. With time, it may even develop a graceful trailing habit, making it a versatile addition to your plant collection!
- 6-12 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide at maturity
- Prefers average to high humidity with temperatures between 60-85 F
- Requires bright to medium light, near windows, but no direct sun
- Maintains dark green, thick, succulent leaves with a supporting red stem and an upright to gracefully trailing habit
- Great for humid spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, sunporches, compact spaces, desks, shelves, hanging baskets, bright spaces, windowsills
Care Info:
- Temperature: For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Light: Baby rubber plants prefer bright areas but direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, a well-lit windowsill or patio door, south, east or west-facing with indirect sun are good options.
- Humidity: They thrive in average to high humidity levels, so if not placed in a steamy bathroom, kitchen or laundry you may want to provide extra moisture. A pebble tray or frequent misting may help add humidity if needed, but a humidifier is a better option.
- Placement: Avoid cold drafts and direct airflow from heaters in the winter months as very dry air can cause damage.
- Water: Water when the top two to three inches of soil is dry, roughly every one to two weeks during the growing season, and less in the winter. Because these leaves are "succulent-like" and retain water it does have a bit of drought tolerance, but overall health is improved with a consistent watering schedule.
- Soil: Add some perlite and/or orchid bark to help fluff up the potting mix and provide better drainage.
- Growing: Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
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Features
Characteristics
- Height: 6-12 in.
- Spread: 6-12 in.
- Habit: Upright
- Light Requirements: Bright Direct Light
- Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light
- Soil Type: Neutral
- Soil Type: Any
- Soil Type: Indoor Potting Mix