The plant Peperomia was chosen as plant of the year for 2022 by the American florist 1-800-Flowers.
According to Alfred Palomares, vice president of merchandising at the store, “The symbolism behind this plant is about good luck, fortune and happiness”, he says. And the company describes the plant of the year 2022 as something unique and different, making it a wonderful plant gift for the plant lover in your life.
Also known as a baby rubber plant, it won’t grow as big. as its botanical name Peperomia Obtusifolia suggests, is part of the pepper family, a group of about 3,600 plants, including jade plant.
This new plant is said to represent optimismperfect for the new Year. But the best part is that it is one of the best low maintenance indoor plants that is very easy to care for. With succulent, moisture-retaining leaves, he won’t mind if you need to travelnor will it require much attention when going back to the office is mandatory.
A Peperomia Obtusifolia It is native to the rainforests of South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida. The leaves are shiny and teardrop shaped and, despite the name, can grow to about a foot tall.
Its preferred conditions include indirect sunlight and a temperature between 18 and 24°C. In the wild, it grows in high humidity. It is also considered one of the best plants for beginnerswhich makes it a great choice if you’re just starting your own ideas for indoor gardens.
Enough water just once a week in summer and every two weeks in winter, only when the soil is dry. Like many plants, it can suffer from aphids as well as mealybugs, and will have problems with root rot if over-watered.
*Via gardeningetc