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Peperomia obtusifolia
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
| Common Name: | Baby Rubber Plant, Blunt Leaf Peperomia, 豆瓣绿, 圆叶椒草 |
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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 | Florida, Mexico, Southern America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing up to 30 cm tall under cultivation. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are thick and fleshy, ovate to round-shaped. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is a spike, greenish-white, growing up to 13 cm long. |
| Cultivation | This plant likes moist, but well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter. Water the soil thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry before re-watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade, [Remarks] (Indirect sunlight) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Greenish white |
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Others
| Master ID | 30226 |
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| Species ID | 4535 |
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