Peperomia obtusifolia 'Lemon Lime'

Common Name:
Lemon Lime Peperomia

Description:
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Lemon Lime' is a vibrant and eye-catching indoor plant featuring thick, glossy leaves splashed with bright lime, lemon-yellow, and fresh green variegation. Its compact, upright growth and succulent-like foliage make it a standout for tabletops, shelves, and desktops, adding a lively burst of colour to any indoor setting. In Melbourne, this variety thrives in bright, indirect light, where its variegation will be most vivid, but it also adapts well to part shade and lower-light interiors. Like other Peperomias, it prefers a free-draining potting mix and likes to dry out slightly between waterings—making it ideal for plant lovers seeking a low-maintenance, forgiving option. 'Lemon Lime' is slow-growing, pest-resistant, and well-suited to pots of all sizes. With its zesty colour and easy care, it’s a perfect feature in mixed indoor arrangements or as a cheerful stand-alone specimen.

Form:
Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 20–30 cm
Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
Not applicable

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Indoors / Well lit
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Air Purifying
Drought Tolerant (Short Periods)
Compact Growth Habit

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'
Pilea peperomioides
Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris'
Fittonia albivenis
Maranta leuconeura (Prayer Plant)