Species Name: Peperomia clusiifolia ‘Isabella’, Peperomia hoffmannii 'Isabella'

Common Name(s): Isabella Peperomia 'Yellow'

Defining Characteristics: 

• Bright yellow button-shaped leaves
• A bushy plant that looks great potted or in a hanging basket
• Enjoys high humidity, making this species great in terrariums

Recommended Pot Size: Small 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 70°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) 

Watering frequency: Water regularly. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting: Partial Shade

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here.

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: 6-12 inches

Origin: Mexico to northern South America and West Indies

Regional locality: Epiphytic plant found growing up trees but will also grow terrestrially 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Sensitive to overwatering that can lead to root rot. Allow soil to dry out before watering.If in a terrarium, look for dark/black leaves as a sign of overwatering. Consider mounting as an epiphyte if soil conditions are too moist. Though peperomia species are often called “baby rubber plants” they are not related to true rubber plant (Ficus spp.) that are toxic to pets. This species (P. clusiifolia) is considered safe for animal terrariums.

More information on plants safe for pets can found on the ASPCA website at Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.