The Peperomia obtusifolia, also known as the baby rubber plant, is an easy-going houseplant characterized by its thick, succulent-like green leaves. A popular variety of Peperomia, it does not need much to thrive and might even reward you with white flower spikes once a year.
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 8–14" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice
Care Guide
Peperomia ObtusifoliaThroughout the tropics
Plant Care
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
This is a pet friendly plant.
The Peperomia Obtusifolia is sometimes called baby rubber plant because of its thick and fleshy leaves.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black stems:
Overwatered
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The Peperomia obtusifolia, also known as the baby rubber plant, is an easy-going houseplant characterized by its thick, succulent-like green leaves. A popular variety of Peperomia, it does not need much to thrive and might even reward you with white flower spikes once a year.
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 8–14" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice
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