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Baby Rubber Plant

4.8 out of 5 (52 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Also known as

Pepper face, variegated peperomia, peperomia little tuscany, 'Golden Gate' and Lemon Lime Peperomia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Peperomia obtusifolia

Genus

Peperomia

Family

Piperaceae

Order

Piperales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 36

Fast grower 23

Large, lush leaves 21

Easy to propagate 10

Pet friendly 6

Blooms easily 3

Browns easily 3

Pest magnet 2

@Msd

04/07/2021

I bought this plant at my local Trader Joe’s because of the beautiful pot it came in. Rubber baby plant slowly grew on me with it’s evergreen leaves and remarkable growth and then hibernation. Ever…

New York, NY

02/13/2021

This one has done well enough in my window, but nothing to write home about. I hadn’t noticed much new growth though now that I’m writing this review I’m noticing there is actually a new leaf budding…

@Dloslund

Lake Stevens, WA

02/17/2021

I would call it normal-speed propagation (though that’s still in progress), and a fairly slow grower, but I haven’t had a single problem with the plant (browning leaves, leaf death, pests, etc). That…

@Nataleaf

03/07/2021

I love peperomias, but this one has to be the fastest growing one I have! It loves the morning direct sun from my east facing window. Not a true rubber plant - this is pet safe! Be careful not to ove…

@Martin

New York, NY

02/12/2021

This one struggled for the month of December. A week ago I moved it to a south facing window and started watering more frequently and it’s now starting to perk back up! Overall I enjoy its thick leav…

@Vicky

02/18/2021

this plant is very easy to figure out. a sprout died and it was easy to figure out it needed more sun. kinda hard to over water so far. and the sprouts grow faster than my other plants

@Pamperrien

Chattanooga, TN

02/14/2021

I love this little plant! It started out as a small 4” plant. I didn’t know anything about it when I got it. The next thing I knew it had doubled (and then some) it’s size!! So cute

@Ventidepres…

Reno, NV

02/22/2021

As long as you give them adequate water, nutrients, and room, they will thrive. Got my plant from Home Depot on the verge of death and within a few hours he was full of life.

@Leahstray

Livonia, MI

02/12/2021

Really forgiving! I love the variegation and leaf shape on mine. I think they’re so fun and cute. I haven’t experienced a ton of fast growth but I love her regardless

@Lilyyandow

Bedford, NH

02/16/2021

this plant is beautiful i have two but both have attracted pests, maybe it’s just in my home but i’d look out for pests when purchasing

How to care for Baby Rubber Plant

Water

How often to water your Baby Rubber Plant

Baby Rubber Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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