Peperomia clusiifolia
Native range: Tropical Central America
Known names: Red Edge Peperomia, Peperomia obtusifolia var. clusiaefolia
Hardiness: Best kept above 60°F
Mature Size: ~10" - 1' tall, mound-growing, fuller with pruning and allowing to branch.
Light: Morning sun, dappled light, bright diffused light.
Water: Let soil dry out slightly between watering.
Soil: Standard potting soil, benefits from added perlite or pumice
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: 2.5" Pot
 
Peperomia clusiifolia has thick, oblong to paddle-shaped leaves with smooth edges and a fleshy, succulent texture. The foliage is typically deep green with a subtle glossy surface, and many forms show a reddish tint along the margins or undersides. Flower stalk resembles rat tails.