Baby Rubber Plant
4.7 out of 5 (397 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Baby Rubber Plant
The species name, Obtusifolia, means 'blunt leaves' and refers to this plant's rounded, glossy green foliage. Peperomia fruits and seeds have traveled one of the longest distances ever recorded, over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, while stuck to a bird's feet! 🦅
Taxonomy
Peperomia obtusifolia
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales
Also known as
Pepper Face, Variegated Peperomia, Peperomia Scandens Variegata Cupid and Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Albomarginata'
How to care for Baby Rubber Plant
How often to water your Baby Rubber Plant
every 9
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.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Baby Rubber Plant in your home
a window
Baby Rubber Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baby Rubber Plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Baby Rubber Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Baby Rubber Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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To repot or not? I purchased a baby rubber plant a couple of weeks ago, and last week I noticed one of the stems had broken, and was brown and floppy around the break. I cut that stem to the dirt, and a coworker suggested that I repot it. But I am worried about causing it stress by repotting while it is struggling. Should I repot?
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What should I do about this rubber tree sapling? I bought it from a local plant store a few days ago and it was looking a little rough, but I’m not sure if it’s okay to cut the damaged leaves or not. I also don’t know what they’re damaged by, so if anyone knows please lmk! #RubberPlant #damagedplant #help
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Is it time to repot? I've had this baby rubber plant for some time now. It still in its original planter. It has grown significantly since getting it. Even with water the soil is pretty dry and compact. I can see the roots starting to wrap so I was wondering if it time change the soil and give it a bigger home.
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Should i split? Should i split up my rubber plant or are they fine? Im just worried about the long run if they are going to suffocate eachother or something like that i got them together lije this a bit ago and left it but they are getting bigger now?
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My plant looks like it's drying out #plantsmakepeoplehappy Some of the leaves are dead and the vines are dried out it's next to a cooling vent and I just watered it
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My plant does not seem to grown, its leaves have begun to fall off. What am I doing wrong. #Peperomia
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Super droopy Got this cute little rescue from Lowe’s. She is super droopy. The soil was very wet when I picked her up, I have been letting it dry up a bit and have it close to the window and humidifier. It has been a week, and she hasn’t perked up. Thinking about repotting to get some nutrients. Any suggestions on how I can help?
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Hello! I’m new here with my baby rubber plant. I’ve noticed this damage to it.. any suggestions on what could be causing it?
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My plant turned light green to yellow when it used to be dark green. I snooze the watering a lot and skip some watering. So I don’t think it’s cuz I overwater. Any advise? Why is it turning yellow? Is it too much sun? #Peperomia
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Is there any saving these guys once overwatered??? #Peperomia
Care Summary for Baby Rubber Plant
Baby Rubber Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 241
Fast grower 187
Large, lush leaves 130
Easy to propagate 79
Blooms easily 18
Browns easily 17
Pest magnet 3
05/21/2022
i love this plant its a great starter plant and a fun one to grow :)
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Browns easily
04/08/2022
This is a variegated baby rubber plant—“golden gate”! It’s so cute and seems to thrive no matter where I put it.
03/30/2022
Looks pretty and tropical!
03/15/2022
Hardy slow growing plant that has lush green leaves. ❤️☀️🌱
Survivor
03/13/2022
I love pot
Survivor
Browns easily
03/12/2022
Easy plant for a beginner.
Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
03/11/2022
Easy to take care of but doesn’t like direct light
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Browns easily
03/07/2022
Super easy to take care of
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
02/23/2022
So beautiful and easy to care for!
Survivor
02/04/2022
- great first plant
- really doesn’t need a lot of water
- loves spring + summer time; can get sad in the winter
- no growth during the fall-winter season
- loves a deep 24 hr soak (watering from the bottom and letting the plant take what it needs) however be sure the soil too can properly evaporate afterwards and do the soak during the spring months
- susceptible to sunburn (like most plants) but be very careful during summer months midday - I almost lost her to extreme sunburn but some of the little leaves hiding underneath survived and were able to thrive
Survivor
01/25/2022
Very slow growing. Easy to take care of. Love the variegated leaves.
Survivor
01/21/2022
Super easy plant and so cute!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
01/20/2022
Easy to take care of it. Makes sure it has plenty of sun!!!
01/20/2022
Easy to take care of it. Makes sure it has plenty of sun!!!
01/17/2022
Sensitive to too much light, leaves will burn if they receive too much direct light
01/10/2022
She a lil dramatic but low maintenance
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
01/07/2022
Loves indirect sunlight. I’ve had mine for a few months and he loves his little spot on my dresser.
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
01/05/2022
once it hits its stride, these things just do Not stop growing, and the variegated leaves are gorgeous
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
01/01/2022
So cute and tolerates whatever, even when I get lackadaisical about watering.
Survivor
12/28/2021
Medium to slow growth but absolutely gorgeous leaves! I have mine in ~65% humidity with grow lights and an inch of spagnum moss covering the soil and she seems to be happy
Large, lush leaves
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