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Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)

Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is a popular, low-maintenance houseplant with thick, glossy, oval leaves and a compact growth habit.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Habitat

Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings

Prevent waterlogging; reduce in winter

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Prefers 18-24°C; avoid drafts and sudden drops

Habitat

Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer monthly in spring/summer

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-0.9 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Piper obtusifolium L.
Rhynchophorum obtusifolium (L.) Small
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderPiperales
  • familyPiperaceae
  • genusPeperomia
  • speciesPeperomia obtusifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

Mildly toxic if ingested, causing oral irritation and vomiting.

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