I think my plant is a Peperomia Obstusifoli or a "rubber plant", but it may be Hoya....either way this is what I learned about what I think my plant is:
Commonly referred to as “baby rubber plant” or “peper plant” my new plant is a Peperomia obtusifolia, which is its latin name. Coming from the Piperaceae family my plant is one of 5 genera and 1400 species with Peperomia being the most common genus. Peperomias are known for their tough nature to withstand various harhs conditions, which make it ideal for a house plant. About a thousand species of Peperomias have been described, which are mainly in South America, but also in Africa. Peperomias’ thick stems and fleshy leaves help them to survive and grow in rotten logs and other common forest places. Due to their origins in tropical rain-forest habitats most Peperomias like a lot of light, but can go without it due to their durability. Watering Peperomias should be sparse, especially in the winter, as well as at room temperature. Like most plants Peperomias reproduce asexually. Another charactertics of Peperomias is that most are perennials meaning they sprout flowers. There are variations for Peperomias due to color characteristics, leaf shape, size, etc My Peperomia is the Peperomia obtusifolia which is light green with white spots on the edges of its rounded leaves.
Peperomia obtusifolia has a native range from Mexico to northern South America and the West Indies much like other Peperomias, The height and spread of the Peperomia obtusifolia goes up to about a foot. This low maintenance plant prefers indirect sunlight or medium light and some humidity. Minimal withstanding temperature for Peperomia obtusifolia is about 50 degrees and the max about 75 degrees. It is advised to be rewatered until the topsoil is almost dry. If the soil is too moist the plant is susceptible to rot. Re-potting my plant is only required about every 12 months, but can and will survive being replanted. Peperomia obtusifolia do well in shallow containers and soil with plenty of humus within it. My plant will produce small, spikey green-ish white flowers. If my plant were to be outdoors during the summer it would probably spread and cover the surface of a garden. Before the 50s and 60s, when houseplants become popular in America, is was uncommon to have a plant indoors due to temperature control. Peperomia obtusifolia or “Rubber Plant” as it is commonly known gained popularity especially in offices and public spaces. Due to its overall durability as well as low maintenance care my rubber plant is an ideal houseplant.
This is my plant....he/she does not yet have a name:
This is its temporary housing unit:
This is it's current residence:
