Peperomia obtusifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia obtusifolia, also known as baby rubber plant, is a tropical plant with compact leaves. It has oval, glossy leaves, making it perfect to add to your houseplant collection. Baby rubber plant requires low maintenance. They love humid environments and indirect light.
Common Name |
Baby Rubberplant, Pepper Face Plant
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia obtusifolia
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia obtusifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia obtusifolia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia obtusifolia needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia obtusifolia needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia obtusifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia obtusifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Peperomia obtusifolia to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Peperomia obtusifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia obtusifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia obtusifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Peperomia obtusifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia obtusifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia obtusifolia toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia obtusifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia obtusifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Peperomia obtusifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia obtusifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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