This is a variegated form of Peperomia obtusifolia.
Pronunciation
(pep-er-ROH-mee-uh)
Plant Type
All Plants, Indoor Foliage
Sunlight
Will easily burn in direct or strong light. Best is bright to shaded.
Moisture
This Peperomia is fairly succulent having layer of transparent cells on the leaves that prevents evaporation. Approach dryness between watering to avoid rotting
Growing Media
average house to well drained
Temperature
average house to warm
Flowers
Typical peperomia flowers that are spikes and look like a rat's tail.
Leaves
thick, succulent, rubber like green, lots of white variegation.
Dimensions
A small shrubby species that never seems to beadle to decide if it wants to be an upright plant or a cascading plant. Easily grown in pots ranging from 4-6 inches.
Maintenance
trim to maintain shape
Propagation
This plant easily roots from cuttings. Many members of this genus root from leaf/petiole cuttings. I have tried this plant and I get a rooted leaf but is never formed a plant for me
Author's Notes
Have grown this plant for many years. Just watch the watering, use well drained growing media and find the right light.