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Common Name: Pepper-Face

Species Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

Family Name: Piperaceae

 

 

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin Mexico
Sun Preference Partial
Susceptibility Over watering can cause crown rot and wilting

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 0.5-foot height
    • Leaves: Obovate, thick-fleshy, green leaves; stem branching and red

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 10
Notes Most commonly used as a potted houseplant but perhaps for massing as well

 

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