Peperomia obtusifolia variegata ‘Golden’ when I bought it on 8-25-12, #116-42.
Baby Rubber Plant, Blunt-Leaved Peperomia, etc.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’
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Peperomia obtusifolia (L.) A.Dietr. is the accepted name for this species of Peperomia. It was described by Albert Gottfried Dietrich in Species Plantarum, Edition 6, in 1831. It was first named and described as Piper obtusifolium by Carl Linnaeus in Species Plantarum in 1753.
The genus, Peperomia Ruiz & Pav., was named and described by Hipólito Ruiz López and José Antonio Pavon (Jiménez) in Florae Peruvianae in 1794.
As of 1-6-23 when this page was last updated, Plants of the World Online lists a WHOPPING 1,408 species in the Peperomia genus. It is a member of the plant family Piperaceae with 5 genera. Those numbers could change as updates are made on POWO.
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Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ at 8 1/2″ tall x 10″ wide on 11-24-12, #132-6.
I bought this Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden from Lowe’s in Greenville, Mississippi in 2012 while I was living at the mansion in Leland. The tag said it was an Exotic Angel selection which is a division of Costa Farms.
<<<<2013 NOW IN MISSOURI>>>>
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden at 9″ tall x 12″ wide on 4-9-13, #142-26.
I sold the mansion in Leland and dad asked me to move back to the family farm in mid-Missouri. So, in February 2013 I moved back. I gave up around 200 pots but kept most of my succulents and a few other plants.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ on 6-1-13, #151-55.
We were all glad when spring came so the plants could go back outside.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ on 7-14-13, #162-44.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Family: Piperaceae.
Origin: Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico down through mid South America.
Zones: USDA Zones 10A-12 (30-50° F).
Size: 12” or so.
Light: Light to part shade.
Soil: Well-draining soil. I used Miracle Grow Potting soil and pumice (50/50) or additional perlite and chicken grit (2-1-1).
Water: Average. Likes soil constantly moist, but not wet. Water when the top of the soil is almost dry.
Propagation: Leaf and stem cuttings.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ with a bud on 8-23-13, #178-69.
Peperomia flowers aren’t known for their beauty but they are definitely unique.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ at 11″ tall x 15″ wide on 9-17-13, #188-48.
Although considered a succulent plant, they have different growing requirements than most succulents. Since their native habitat is in rainforests, they prefer a peaty, organic potting mix that remains somewhat moist but not wet. They should be watered once the top part of the soil dries somewhat. They do not like wet soil, only somewhat damp.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ bud on 9-30-13, #192-8.
Many Peperomia species are grown as houseplants for their ornamental foliage and most do not grow larger than 12” tall. Most of their flowers, although unique, are not pretty. I kept wondering if this was a bud or the flower.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ on 12-7-13, #208-45.
They like humidity, but misting is not necessarily needed unless they are in a dry environment during the winter. You can place the pots on shallow pans or plates with pebbles with water added to add humidity. I could have easily placed pebbles under this Peperomia and kept water in the “saucer” which would have added humidity for the plant.
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ on 6-1-14, #228-61.
With age, Peperomia will sprawl somewhat so I staked the plant up to keep it upright. Funny how I find something I was looking for in some of these older photos. I had forgotten I brought cuttings of the Schlumbergera truncata when I moved from Mississippi. Here they are in this photo…
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Golden’ on 6-29-14, #230-73.
I gave up most of my plants shortly after the above photo was taken then had to start my collection all over again.
<<<<2018>>>>
Peperomia obtusifolia on 9-13-18, #507-14.
I took plants to Wagler’s Greenhouse on September 13 and found several other plants to bring home. Among them was this variegated Peperomia obtusifolia. It had no label so who knows what cultivar is.
Peperomia obtusifolia on 10-10-18 #519-59.
Cool temperatures were coming so I had to move the potted plants inside for the winter.
For some reason, this plant didn’t survive the winter. Hopefully, I can find another one locally…
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Thank you for the information, what I would like to know does this plant smell like curry? The one I have does and so does the plain leaved one. I grow it in the husbands workshop window where it’s protected from to much sun in summer, it has the heating on in winter, to keep the tools from rusting is the excuse!
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Hello there! Ummm… I never noticed if this plant had a smell and since I don’t have it now I can’t check to see. So, you are saying your husband keeps the heat on in his workshop to keep the tools from rusting? Hmmm… I think I will stay out of that argument.:) But as long as there is heat and a window it would be a great place for you to keep more plants there. That way you both win. 🙂 Thanks for the comment, but I am sorry don’t know about the scent. I need to buy another one someday because they are great plants. Then I will check for the smell.
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