Peperomia orba

Description for Peperomia Orba Plant height: 1.2 - 1.9 inches Plant spread: 3 - 5 inches The palmate pattern of leaf veins is marked out in some species as furrows in the leaves or as colored lines. Most Peperomias have tiny flowers which are packed into a characteristic greenish or brown conical spike (spadix) like an inverted catkin. A few species have more attractive flowers such as the white, scented clusters of spikes produced by Peperomia fraseri from Ecuador. Common name(s): Peperomia Flower colours: The plant do not have distinguished flower and the plant displays dark green texture Bloom time: - Max reachable height: 12 inches Difficulty to grow: Easy Planting and care Most Peperomia species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings, similar to the way African violets are propagated. Remove large leaves with their stalks (petioles) and bury in seedling starting soil. Use of a rooting hormone

Peperomia obtusifolia Variegated

Description for Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegated (Small) Plant height: 1.2 - 1.9 inches Plant spread: 3 - 5 inches The palmate pattern of leaf veins is marked out in some species as furrows in the leaves or as colored lines. Most Peperomias have tiny flowers which are packed into a characteristic greenish or brown conical spike (spadix) like an inverted catkin. Flowers are interesting but not particularly showy. Many variegated cultivars with foliage that is mottled with cream, gray or gold. Common name(s): Peperomia, Baby rubber plant, Pepper Face Flower colours: Greenish-white Bloom time: Spring and Autumn Max reachable height: 12 inches Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Most Peperomia species can be relatively easily propagated from leaf cuttings, similar to the way African violets are propagated. Remove large leaves with their stalks (petioles) and bury in seedling starting soil. Use of a rooting hormone can increase odds

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