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Wax-Leaf Peperomia

Peperomia Obtusifolia

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Overview

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia), beloved for its ornamental appeal, features glossy, succulent, evergreen leaves reaching a size of up to 6 inches in height and spread. Thriving in partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering, with care to avoid overwatering. Ideal for container planting or as ground cover in warmer climates, it adds a tropical touch with minimal maintenance. Hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Sun ShadeWater High, MediumZones 10–11Type Ground cover, Perennial

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — which contributes to its dense

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Piperaceae

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Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-12; beloved for its ornamental appeal

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — scientifically known as Peperomia obtusifolia; is a compact perennial evergreen that is well-suited for adding

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — protruding from the stems at alternating intervals; hardy in USDA zones 10-12, image 58

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — beloved for its ornamental appeal

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia)

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — protruding from the stems at alternating intervals

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — protruding from the stems at alternating intervals; hardy in USDA zones 10-12

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — glossy leaves that are characteristically firm and waxy to the touch

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; spanning approximately 1 to 6 inches in length, image 65

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — ground cover / perennial for shade

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — white flowers in the garden; ideal for container planting or as ground cover in warmer climates, image 64

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — ground cover / perennial for shade; peperomia obtusifolia is also highly adaptable to indoor, image 66

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Thriving in partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering, with care to avoid, image 26

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia); thriving in partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and moderate

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Ideal for container planting or as ground cover in warmer climates; this plant features stout stems, image 49

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — beloved for its ornamental appeal; glossy leaves that are characteristically firm and waxy to the touch, image 46

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Its oval-shaped leaves are slightly puckered

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Ideal for container planting or as ground cover in warmer climates

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Peperomia obtusifolia is also highly adaptable to indoor environments; white flowers in the garden

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — coupled with its height range of 10 to 12 inches and a spread of 8 to 10 inches

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — beloved for its ornamental appeal; glossy leaves that are characteristically firm and waxy to the touch, image 68

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — ground cover / perennial for shade; peperomia obtusifolia is also highly adaptable to indoor environments

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — This plant features stout stems that give rise to dark green; wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia, image 54

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — This plant features stout stems that give rise to dark green; wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia)

Photographs by 12 contributors

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Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil from Brazil, CC BY 2.0 · source
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
WayneRay, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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James St. John, CC BY 2.0 · source

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