How to grow Peperomia obtusifolia? Master these few tricks for thick, green leaves
The weather these past few days has been a bit unpredictable, but overall summer is getting closer and closer to us. Think about the hot summer days - if you could see a pot of lush green plants, wouldn't your mood feel much better! So today, Huahua is going to tell everyone how to grow a pot of Peperomia obtusifolia!
Peperomia obtusifolia doesn't grow as large as other foliage plants, but its leaves are round, small, and quite thick, making you want to reach out and touch them. The leaf color is also lush green. Placed on a desk, its ornamental effect is no worse than those flowering plants!
In terms of care, Peperomia obtusifolia is quite low-maintenance. It can be planted in soil, and it can also be grown in a hydroponic bottle. When we buy it from the market, it's usually soil-cultivated. Of course, we can also switch it to hydroponics. First, we need to take the plant out of the flower pot, then rinse the soil off the roots with clean water, soak it in a disinfecting solution for a while, and finally it can be moved into a hydroponic bottle.
The water in the hydroponic bottle is best drawn in advance and left to sit for a while before placing the plant in. Rainwater also works very well. If the weather temperature is relatively high, it's recommended to change the water once a day, which can also prevent bacteria from forming and thus speed up the plant's rooting. As for placement, it's recommended to put it in a spot with appropriate shade, because it doesn't really like sunlight - too strong sunlight will actually burn its leaves.
But if we want to continue soil cultivation, that's fine too. We can buy it and simply repot it, then continue growing it in soil. With this method of caring for Peperomia obtusifolia, there's one very important point, and that's watering, because it can't go without water, otherwise the leaves will lose their original glossiness. So we must choose soil with good drainage, to ensure that when we water, it won't cause waterlogging and root rot. In summer, we can frequently mist the leaves to maintain growing humidity.
In addition, Peperomia obtusifolia can also be propagated by leaf cuttings. We need to first remove its leaves and place them in a ventilated spot to wait for the wounds to dry. Then they can be inserted into the soil. During this period, keep the soil moist, and in about half a month they will take root. Alternatively, if the plant is large, it can be divided into several parts based on its root system, and then planted.