Peperomia obtusifolia Care and Propagation | Growing Baby Rubber Plant

With a compact and low-maintenance nature, Baby Rubber Plants are a great choice for tabletops and work desks. If you want to include this tropical specimen in your house, here’s all about Peperomia obtusifolia Care & Propagation Guide!

Peperomia obtusifolia showcases glossy foliage with can be either green or a combination of yellow, cream, and light green. The bushy plant grows up to a height of 8-12 inches and blooms tiny white flower spikes from spring to fall in the right growing conditions.

Propagating Peperomia obtusifolia is pretty easy via stem cuttings. Snip 4-5 inches long stems, remove the bottom leaves and plant them in a well-draining cactus mix. Water thoroughly and place it in bright indirect sunlight. You’ll notice new growth in 15-20 days.

The baby Rubber Plant appreciates plenty of filtered sunlight all day long. For the variegated variety, make sure it gets plenty of bright but indirect light for the most part of the day as it will keep the colors vivid.

Do not expose the plant to the harsh afternoon sun as it may shrivel and fade the foliage.

Peperomia obtusifolia grows best in a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix with a slightly acidic pH of 6-6.5. If you use garden soil, amend it well with orchid bark, perlite, coconut coir, or coarse river sand. Make sure the medium aerates well.

The waxy foliage can store water and can go without regular watering for long. A weekly watering session will be enough to keep this gorgeous specimen thriving. Let the topsoil dry out in between watering for the best growth.

Note: Overwatering will lead to sluggish growth and promote root rot in no time.

Peperomias do not appreciate extreme temperatures. Expose your Baby Rubber Plant to an optimal range of 65-75 F or