Peperomia obupolistnaya (peperomia obtusifolia): photo of the plant, rules of care, flowering of obtusifolia, as well as the benefits and harm to humans

The plants of the Peperomia family are great for beginner gardeners. All members of the family are unpretentious in care, undemanding. But in appearance they are simply gorgeous. Our Peperomia is dull-leafed with a magnificent appearance: fat leaves of a deep green color, thick shoots, dense vegetation. All this combined with a high ability to survive. In this article we will tell you what peperomia is stupid and how to care for it at home.

Botanical description and history of origin

The genus Peperomius includes almost a thousand varieties. Peperomia dupolistny has the Latin name - Peperomia obtusifolia. This plant came to our region from the tropical forests of Central and South America, sometimes found in Brazil, India, Asia and Ecuador. A home plant became around the end of the 18th century.

External signs: description and photo of obtusifolia

Reference! In addition to the external signs, Peperomia has another characteristic feature - it emits a smell similar to the aroma of pepper. If the leaves are rubbed heavily, they can give off a very tangible pungent odor.

Leaf plates are very fleshy, dense, grow on petioles. End with a blunt end.
The color of the leaves can be very diverse: from deep green to pale cream. It all depends on the variety of Peperomia dupus. Sometimes on the edges there is a yellowish border.
In addition, the sheet also shines due to the fact that it is covered with a wax coating.
On the foliage pronounced venation, has the shape of an arc.
The flower arrow is characterized by a spike-shaped inflorescence.
The start of shoot growth is always upright. Further, these stems begin to branch and spread along the surface of the soil.

Often, flower growers use this plant in the form of an ampel or a hanging flower. Usually in the summer they are hung on balconies. Such peperomies are very fond of fresh warm air.

Below you can see a photo of peperomia dupolevny:

The chemical composition of the plant: benefits and harms

A positive property of Peperomia is air purification. There are many volatile plants in this plant, they perfectly disinfect the air, destroying pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, experienced flower growers are advised to place it in the rooms in which people live, are prone to frequent colds. This plant favorably affects the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, mammary glands and gall bladder.

Sometimes a plant can be harmful to people with allergies.

Care

Lighting. Peperomia can withstand a lot of light, but prefers partial shade. Direct sunlight also has a detrimental effect on the state of leaf plates.
Temperature. This flower prefers air temperature at the level of 22-25 degrees of heat, but no more. It is advisable to avoid sharp and noticeable temperature changes.
Watering. Tupolistnaya will grow well and develop only in moist soil. To do this, you need to regularly water and spray the plant. But do not bring the matter to stagnation of moisture. In summer they often and plentifully watered, in winter - less often and to a lesser extent. The main sign of lack of moisture is the darkening and falling of the leaves.
Substrate and flowerpot. Peperomia needs soil that will allow air and water to pass through well. Acidity should be neutral. To prepare the soil mixture yourself, you need to take in equal proportions turf and humus soil, peat and coarse river sand.
Do not forget about the drainage layer, since stagnation of moisture harms not only the root system, but also the entire appearance. In the flowerpot for the plant must be mandatory holes. Choose a pot not very large and small, since the root system in peperomia is not very developed.
Fertilizers. It is necessary to purchase ready-made mineral complexes. It is better to choose a concentration half the specified norm. Fertilize twice a month. This is recommended only during the summer period.
Transfer. Change their place of residence for peperomia in the spring. To update the plants, cuttings are chosen, on which there will be at least three leaves and one or two internodes.
Pruning. The flower grower must remove dry and diseased branches in time. So that long heavy branches do not break off under their own weight, they must be removed on time. All cuttings, the length of which exceeds two tens of centimeters, are removed.

We suggest you watch a video about peperomy care:

Breeding methods

The most common and easiest way to get new offspring:

Young shoots are chosen so that they have at least three or four leaves. In this case, the sheet plates should not be damaged and with defects.
The processes are placed in moistened sand or a mixture of sand with peat.
After 30 days, the flower grower will see small roots, but this will only happen if heat and humidity are observed. After this time, the young plant is transplanted into a separate flowerpot.

Reference! You can achieve new roots not only by placing them in the sand. Simply place the shoots in purified water at room temperature.

We offer you to watch a video about the reproduction of dystrophy peperomy:

Flowering period

Peperomia usually bloom in the summer.. Long inflorescences are very similar to spikelets, sometimes they are compared with the flowers of plantain.

Possible pests and diseases

Most often Peperomia is attacked by weevils, aphids, spider mites, slugs and mealybugs. In most cases, the plant copes with pest attacks on its own with the help of a specific aroma. If the flower itself does not cope with parasites, it is worth treating it with insecticidal drugs.

In order not to bring the root system to rot (the whole plant suffers from this), it is important to ensure that the water does not stagnate in the pot. After spraying, it is worth wiping the sheet plates with a damp cloth. The main thing is not to leave drops of water on the leaves, as this can lead to burning the surface.

Similar plants

Ficus - A popular houseplant. The main advantage of ficus is decorative leaves. All the variety of species can be divided into trees, bush and ampelous forms. Among them there are evergreen and deciduous species. By trimming it is possible to form a crown.
Multi-Peperomia. The leaves are cone-shaped, dark green, more like water lilies. Flowers are similar to a plantain, only white or beige shade.
Magnolia-leaf Decorative - a type of bush peperomia with thick fleshy pagons up to 30-40 cm in height. The egg-shaped leaves are shiny with a wax coating 5-9 cm in size.

The secret of the popularity of Peperomia among gardeners, both amateurs and professionals, lies in its original attractive appearance, thanks to which it stands out from other plants.