Botanical name – Peperomia ‘Xiang Cao’
Common name – Peperomia Xiang Cao, Baby rubber plant
Description – This Peperomia has an upright habit with glossy green leaves. A perfect begginer plant. The Peperomia family is a collectors’ delight with a huge range of coloured foliage varieties – start your collection today!
Flower Colour – N/A
Flower Period – N/A
Location – Suitable for bright to low indirect light indoors. Can grow outdoors in full shade in a warm spot however it must be in a well-draining soil.
Care – Water is held in its leaves and stems so make sure to allow the potting mix to dry out between waterings. Limit watering in winter. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during spring, summer and autumn. Tolerates neglect.
Mature height – .3m H x 3m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 10 cm
125mm – 15 cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Great Indoors |
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Low Light Tolerant |
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Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots |
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Pet Friendly |
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Air Purifying |
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30 cm Wide |
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30 cm High |