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SERIES 36 | Episode 13 Jane looks at the popular house plant, Peperomia. There are more than 1400 species around the world, including some native to Queensland and NSW, and many cultivars and hybrids to choose from. They are related to the Piper plants that produce black pepper seeds. COMMON NAME/S Baby rubber plant or peperomia. BOTANICAL NAME Peperomia spp. and cv. ORIGIN Australia, southern Asia, Africa, South and Central America. HABIT Small, semi-succulent herbs. FEATURES Interesting foliage with a range of colours, patterns and textures. USES Will grow outdoors in subtropics and tropics; indoor plant in cooler climates. BEST CLIMATE/POSITION Dappled light in tropical gardens; bright indoor light in cooler climates. PREFERRED SOIL Requires good drainage. PROPAGATION Leaf cuttings, pups. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS Frost sensitive; overwatering will cause root rot. Featured Peperomias VARIEGATED BABY RUBBER PLANT Peperomia obtusifolia 'Albo Marginata' RIPPLE PEPEROMIA Peperomia caperata 'Burgundy' Peperomia albovittata 'Rana Verde'