A compact, easy-care plant with thick, glossy rounded leaves that store water. Pet-safe and forgiving, it suits small spaces and tabletops.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 25 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia is an slow-growing indoor plant in the Piperaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage.
Where to grow Baby Rubber Plant
Baby Rubber Plant suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Baby Rubber Plant provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Baby Rubber Plant is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Baby Rubber Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Baby Rubber Plant in the garden
Baby Rubber Plant earns its place for pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Baby Rubber Plant with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and tropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Baby Rubber Plant
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