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 a 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Baby Rubber Plant performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Baby Rubber Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, 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
Baby Rubber Plant sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and tropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Baby Rubber Plant
Plant Sale lists Baby Rubber Plant as potted plants. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
