8 Peperomia Obtusifolia Care Tips and Tricks

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With its tropical origins, it’s no surprise that Peperomia obtusifolia is popular. Often grown as a prized houseplant, the baby rubber plant loves its humidity, but can’t take cold temps. It’s surprisingly self-sufficient, and makes for a perfect green addition to your home.
Slender stems support fleshy, almost succulent-looking leaves. Whether it’s one of the multicolored varieties or all green, it’s quite a sight to behold. A perennial, it’s capable of living for years in the right environment. Inviting one of these beauties into your home is a joy!
So let’s talk about the “pepper face”, this sweet little gem amongst the varied peperomia species. We’ve collected all the tips you’ll need to grow your own. You’ll love the lush foliage it provides for you every year.
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[@plantsandpiggies7758]

Yes please show us a propagation video, and please, please, please do more house plant videos!

[@epicgardening]

Will do :)

[@tinkerhelll]

Of all places, IKEA had these and it made my day. I've got them all over the house to test which area they like the best.

[@lisahayes3648]

I would love to see how you propagate the pruned parts of the plant. I would also love to see you demonstrate “pinching” a plant. I’m fairly new to indoor plants - thanks 2020 - and have read it in lots of blogs and articles but I don’t really know what it means.

[@cathy2142]

terra cotta pots are a good idea. I have one of these but it is variagated with large amount of white. Such a pretty plant!

[@epicgardening]

It's a gorgeous one!

[@janebuckland737]

This was awesome. I rescued this plant from the sale aisle, it was doing amazingly well, then I knocked it off it’s shelf, moved it to a safer place and it never seemed to forgive me. So yeah, amazingly useful video and look forward to the propagation of this beauty

[@BLANKU2]

I just got 2 of these 3 weeks ago and finally repotted them. Thanks for all the tips and tricks to keeping these happy.

[@janinepotts2583]

I would love to see you propagate this plant I have two of my own and I would love to do it as well but you to demonstrate

[@epicgardening]

OK, I'm doing it!

[@lisamorgan9257]

Epic Gardening awesomeness 👏🏼

[@carolfisch9750]

I actually did propagate mine in 3 ways. 1. I cut a 4 inch piece off one stem, took off a number of the lower leaves and put remaining cutting in water. The cutting did root in a few weeks and I then added it to the same pot as the ‘mother plant’. Grew fine. 2. I cut a 3 inch piece off another branch, removed a couple of bottom leaves and stuck the cutting directly into the same pot as mother plant. It rooted and eventually started growing new variegated leaves but it took about a year to do so. 3. I took 4 of the cut leaves and plopped them into a small separate pot of soil and waited, and waited, and waited. Took over a year before I saw a new completely green baby leaf pop up thru the soil about an inch from one of the variegated leaves. When that baby leaf finally had 3 leaves, I dug it out , cut it off from the connected variegated leaf and planted the baby in a small pot of soil. Eventually all 4 of those variegated leaves had baby green leaves come up from the soil. So interesting that the variegated leaves reproduced all green babies where as the stem cuttings kept their variegation just fine. So now I have a nice full pot of variegated plant and a small pot of solid green plants.Nature is a wonder.

[@Whatdafaccio]

A leaf fell off of mine but it was in great shape so I just put bottom of the leaf in water. It grew roots within 2-3 weeks

[@ashleytownsend2622]

Epic Gardening am I missing a video somewhere? Love your videos...thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@FreeRangeDiva]

yes, please do a propagating video for this plant! Thank you :-)

[@gvas7560]

Yes, pruning and propagating video sounds great. I am one that is afraid to cut branches off my plants. Maybe seeing your technics will give me some encouragement. Thanks for sharring Kevin Keep up the good work 👍 God bless you 🤗

[@epicgardening]

Thanks my friend - will do! I will decimate this plant for the sake of the channel and propagate ;)

[@gvas7560]

@@epicgardening Thank you Kevin. You rock 😀😀

[@cathy2142]

agreed. i had 4 stems on my plant and 2 dropped from over watering. the last 2 have done so much better with me not overwatering and it filled up the plant with HUGE palm sized white and green leaves in a shiny orange pot

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear it's doing better!

[@jungleinabox1940]

Perfect timing, we JUST unboxed this plant :) Thanks for the great information!

[@amandaschmude7907]

I just bought this plant! Its so beautiful 😍 thank you for this video, I appreciate your simple guidelines on how to care for it.

[@olimermaid]

I want to see you propagate it! Thanks for always making such informative videos 😁

[@kpny8484]

I had one of these many years ago. It was solid green, and I built a square trellis around the pot, and it kept growing upward. Before an unfortunate accident, it was around three feet tall.

[@erinjoy5625]

Wow I didn't knw they can get so tall

[@SL-pr1lw]

Always interested in propagation of houseplants! Would love to see more videos on that topic!

[@epicgardening]

You got it!

[@erikawest4812]

Hello 👋 Yes, I’d love to see how you propagate this beauty, warmth, gratitude & blessings! BTW I enjoy and learn from all your videos. 🙏🙋‍♀️

[@thebeautifulbalance7280]

Funny story, when I moved to Florida I found one of these outside in my backyard as a pup. I threw it in a pot and just let it be. I searched and searched but I could never find out what this plant was until now! This is like 2 years later. Lol thanks for the tips and care!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Thanks for explaining where it lives - no wonder it does well in the chunky bark mix combined with cactus mix.

[@Melissa-hc9gs]

I started propagating my peperomia obtusifolia today. I made my own hydroponic system with a jar and spare foam I had. :D *Finger Crossed!* Thanks for your guidance.

[@mmedaphne2642]

Great tips! Received one for my 28th birthday this yeay that was a baby from a plant my mom had received when i was born. Crazy to know they can last super long. I'll definitely check your video on how to propagate it once it's ready!

[@corninyourpoop]

Everytime I look up a plant I get, you pop up, and I'm glad because you are very quick and knowledgeable! Thanks 😆

[@debbietampasheher3682]

Lolol..same here

[@sharonthibodeau4652]

Yes, I'd love to see a propagation video and thanks for this video too.

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@jasminehoveyda9728]

Thank you for solving the mystery of missing variegation!!

[@Ren-jv9ou]

Mine is one of my favourite plants I own I absolutely love it it's adorable. It's still quite small but he's wonderful

[@conniejenson6797]

I Loved your propagating video. Very informative. You do a Great job of explaining. Good techniques!! Thank you!!

[@doriehess5835]

Great vid and example of light definition. 👌

[@valoriecopeland3627]

I like this and would love to see how it is propagated. Thank you for the informative videos.

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

I don't know which one I prefer more: the plant or the man!!!😅😅😅😘😘😍

[@floraphilemainu5070]

Nice upload friend 👍 stay blessed ❤️ and greetings from India 🙏

[@kalenaglory2483]

Plant videos rarely speak on Fungus and bacteria on plants just pests. I had no idea about it until recently.

[@Junzar56]

Nice! I need to add peat moss to my pepperomia! My prayer plant might need a change of soil with more peat moss, too! was thinking it would be nice to see some more variegated plants that need light to keep the variegation.

[@basicgardeninghacks9244]

Very Nice Information Sir

[@juanitaaguilar1099]

Thanks for the info

[@TrophyOSJ]

I need to get one of these.

[@skydiaz8151]

I have this plant! Mine dropped and lost a growing tip. I'm leaf propagating it atm. 2 of the 3 leaves have started to push roots. :D I'd be interested in hearing how to propagate a stem cutting.

[@epicgardening]

I'll do a video on all the prop methods I can think of!

[@suzannealden5779]

Great video and I would love to see a propagation video!

[@elguari]

Yes please show us a propagation video, i love your house plant videos!

[@epicgardening]

I'll be doing them every Monday now!

[@gratefulMOMent]

Thanks for the video. I’ve wondered about these guys but I realize from your video that it wouldn’t be too happy in my home. I am in a very dry area & plants that need humidity don’t fare well in my care. It’s a super cool plant though!

[@epicgardening]

You can try putting gravel in a dish with water below your plant!

[@conniejenson6797]

You know you can raise the humidity level with rocks in a dish with water. My plants love that. I have a tray of rocks with water in each plant area and I put my plants on the water tray

[@prisillaspace]

I took a couple of stem cuttings from my grandma’s plant, hers is in a stand and it has trailed to the ground. 😍💖✌️

[@joycemacharia1910]

Hi, very informative video. I would like to see a propagation video

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

I know this is an old video, however what type of light is that you had that lit the room up like a thousand suns when you clicked it on. :) Can you show it or do a special?

[@carminepetracca7518]

kevin: i failed 2x with the propagation of my peperomia and i would like to see on video on the subject. thanks, carmine p.

[@epicgardening]

Will do! Sorry to hear you failed

[@Zamztrench]

Yes to the propagation videooooo!

[@patricialisowski1080]

Good information! Glad to watch...A moisture meter is a good tool...

[@epicgardening]

Thank you! And yes I agree

[@erikarodriguez8209]

Yes to propagation video!!

[@theyknittoo2360]

I would love to see a propagation video on this plant. I have one that is getting quite long like yours, and I'd love to make the original plant bushier! Or give some to a friend!

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@skypursch]

Thank you for this video! Really great advice

[@mkmartin559]

Propagation video, yes please! I just got a gorgeously variegated p.o. of my very own; thanks for the care tips. I really appreciate your videos and articles on houseplants AND indoor gardening/hydroponic herbs and veggies.

[@dianeallen9466]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@mokuho]

Thank you so much!🙏🏼

[@christianpitschl9514]

Your plant shelf in the back is really beautiful, would you mind telling me what brand that is or where you got it from? Thank you very much!

[@epicgardening]

It's actually a leaning bookshelf I got on craigslist!

[@christianpitschl9514]

@@epicgardening Oh thanks, it looks great!

[@abigailkwashi8807]

Please make a propagation video, I cut some branches of a beautiful plant when I realised I was losing it to root rot, and now you mention it, perhaps it didn't have enough light as well. So the cuttings were successful, and I've potted them from water, but every day, I'm anxiously looking at them bcos should the propagation fail, I will have lost the whole plant :( meanwhile, I've seen from your soil that mine may not have enough coco coir or peat in it. Thank you very, very much for your houseplant videos they are very informative and helpful. :)

[@epicgardening]

Oh no, so sorry to hear this!!!

[@chelseabradfield2859]

Such a beautiful plant. I would love to see a propagate video :) .

[@epicgardening]

I did one :)

[@specialeffectsgraphicsdesi9066]

Lovely video with a lot of info!

[@epicgardening]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@specialeffectsgraphicsdesi9066]

@@epicgardening It's always a pleasure to see you talk about your plants with so much love and passion.

[@supriyashetty3717]

My peperomia's new leaves are very small and disfigured and and cracked what is the reason .pl help

[@damarissanchez9040]

Great video

[@Growgreen445]

Very nice 🎉

[@roshnissasalatti6061]

How do we know which grow light to use for a mix of indoor plants that could include a variety of succulents too? And how did you decide on that particular light for you plant shelf?

[@mokuho]

Soil 1:35 more heavy with turba for water retention

[@erin.wc1865]

There are tons of mushrooms growing in my peperomias pot. Same with the one I gave my boyfriend, they are from the same place but repotted in different soil. Is there any sort of reason for this? None of my other plants have any.

[@abirm.g]

Very helpful video many thanks...my Peperomia inactive for more than two months how I can help her plz

[@MsLibrarianator]

Please show us how to propagate! I have one that is thriving and I’d love to propagate it for 2 pepperomias!

[@rosenepo2872]

My pepperomia obtusifolia has stopped growing. The new buds dried up and they never grew back again. I repotted it 2x already and I’m thinking I used a wrong or non well drainig soil for it. Should I repot it again and use a well draining soil? I’m thinking of propagating using the leaves but I dont have much luck in plant propagation yet because I am just a plant beginner. Waiting for your advise. Thanksomuch for your videos!

[@FlufferSquirrelUK]

Mr too sane to talk to his plants aayy 😂 thanks for all the advice though ✌

[@hollytomally]

Help!!! My Peperomias have that rat tail-like inflorescences. Although they are nice looking. If I cut them will nee leaves grow from it? Or should I just leave it alone? If they grow that rat like tail does that mean the peperomia is done growing??

[@kristiroy9363]

Mine is so big!

[@kathrynrichards1893]

What are the long skinny growths on the plants? Do I just let them grow?

[@xaiuon]

Yes, propagating video please..

[@epicgardening]

You got it

[@marthanewsome6375]

What about leaves curly under? Mine is 1 foot from a north facing window, I'm in the southern hemisphere so it's strong indirect light. It has a well planter, where an inner pot sits inside a well and slowly soaks water in, that well water is replaced every week. The planter is porcelain. Top leaves are perfect, bottom leaves and new growth has it's leaves just on the edge curling under. To me this plant is getting enough light for sure and enough moisture around it without being wet. Top inch or so usually stay dry. Why is it doing this? No leaf drop or browning at all.

[@FreedomUninterrupted]

OK, I have a question and a comment. You are fine! 👀 Also, do you think bottom watering is better than traditional potting for this type of plant? Also, will my plant get mad at me if I get her a short and stout pot? Or a tall and skinny pot? I know some plants like to grow outwardly and some like to grow up upward.

[@eleonotes1068]

thank you for this video!! this plant is so pretty

[@epicgardening]

You're welcome!

[@LiveCheapMakeArt]

I would love to see the propogating video. My peperomia is spilling down and needs to be pruned! Some leaves at the base are turning yellow so I know I need to repot also. Can you how me how I prune and propagate an repot?

[@daffodill7082]

Help my peperomia variegated is losing all its leafs and possibly dying & I'm new to the plant world as I've haven't had a lot of luck with plants please any suggestions to save my peperomia variegated

[@r_s2611]

Hi I don’t water mine nearly as much as you but my plant is also smaller. I moved it to a new house a few months ago and some of the leaves are curling upward but others are just folding. What is wrong with it?

[@epicgardening]

I recommend joining the Epic Gardening Facebook Group - over 3,000 gardeners there sharing info. That way you can get more opinions than just mine!

[@sandyheredia3027]

I have 2 one lost couple of leaves, I’m so annoyed don’t know what’s wrong with it. I only water when dry so what do you recommend?

[@maryjoybermas6439]

Hi sir, can i use coco peat, vermicast, and pumice as soil mix for that plant. ?

[@MartineCayouette]

What if your window is south directed? How far from the window should you keep it?

[@scice03]

I lost it when you put water in the saucer. I thought that was a big no-no and a recipe for root rot???

[@davidwido1135]

I’d like to see a propagation. Video!!

[@samaitken-fox7706]

How would you fix holes in the leafs and browning edges?!

[@Madddyoc]

Hey I have a south-facing window how far away do you recommend i keep it from the window.

[@jaynesixx2185]

Hi, I have a Zebra plant and it has a nick in the steam and it drooped over with 3 brown leaves. It is winter in Australia, is there anyway to save this plant?. I also repotted it.

[@mokuho]

Is the plant watered when it is half wet? Or complete dry? 😢

[@gangawig]

What i don't like is, I am unable to quit your vidio! never will I watch yours nor will I recommend your vidio to other firends

[@kendrixburriss2121]

I have this plant for about 6 months and all the leaves look healthy however the light green stems you have coming out of the top of your plant all seem to fall off of my plant but otherwise it looks healthy. Can you tell me what these stems are?

[@mokuho]

does it get water about 1 inch when the surface dries?😢

[@MsBeeBee1031]

Wowwwwwwww

[@cathy2142]

YES propagate that plant!!!!

[@epicgardening]

Will do :)

[@cathy2142]

@@epicgardening awesome! I love when they grow roots!!!!

[@erinjames377]

Yes propagate, mine is old!

[@michellec.4994]

What is the spike sticking out of the peperomia?

[@sandyheredia3027]

Mine is not growing. Has only one leaf what can I do?

[@doowopshopgal]

Yes prop it

[@KYMMEESJOURNEY]

I gave up on this plant. Every time I watered it it would turn black and the leaves would fall off.

[@jjjpap2225]

if i cut the long tip things will it affect the growth of the plant

[@epicgardening]

Not really, no but they look nice and are the flower spikes

[@ltgemini1599]

They always turn black and mushy before a root can take hold. I'm changing the water, placed in a translucent container and bright indirect light. Tips form anyone? Thank you!

[@kayguerrero2308]

An easy plant

[@firecracker8071]

My peperonia has great light, and my resent leaves are yellow and green . Is that normal

[@devanste50]

Y would it loose leaf s. Help

[@cathy2142]

at 6:30 you talked of some photo read of light. is there a real way to do that in different spots of our homes? like can I test my counter or the top of my washer and know for sure what is going on with the light???

[@epicgardening]

You totally can, you'd need a PAR meter which are pretty pricy. I'll do a video on it tho

[@cathy2142]

@@epicgardening my husband is an electrical engineer so make your video as nerdy as you want I will have an interpreter!

[@fignewton0000]

Talk nerdy to me about plants