baby rubber plant
Also known as: American rubber plant; pepper face
P. obtusifolia is an evergreen perennial to 25cm, with leathery, broadly elliptic leaves and tiny white flowers in dense spikes to 12cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
- Genus
- Peperomia
- Family
- Piperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of baby rubber plant
Distribution map
Mexico, Southern America, Western Indies
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of baby rubber plant
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baby rubber plant care guide
- Water when top inch of soil is dry
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water when top inch of soil is dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingEvery 4-6 weeks during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood, leaf or bud cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass or in frost-free enviroment in partial shade. Flowering is erratic but mainly in late summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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