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Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Pepperomia, Baby Rubber Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a short, herbaceous plant and typically grows around 15 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Fleshy, variegated leaves are round to oval. They are green with cream-coloured margins. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence are narrow, long and upright, resembling a rat's tail. |
| Cultivation | Allow the soil to dry before re-watering to prevent root rot. It grows best under filtered bright sunlight. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1028 |
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| Species ID | 2322 |
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