- What You Will Get. You will receive three Peperomia obtusifolia varieties, green, variegata and marble growing in 4” white plastic décor pots with a water collection saucer.
- About Peperomia obtusifolia. Peperomia obtusifolia, the baby rubber plant, is a popular houseplant that is easy to care for. The plants have fleshy spoon-shaped, glossy, oval leaves which store water and make the plant succulent. Baby rubber plants have tail-like, especially decorative inflorescences. The plants are slow-growing and remain compact. They can tolerate lower light levels, but prefer medium light.
- Why Grow Peperomia obtusifolia. The baby rubber plants are grown primarily for their beautiful foliage. With the three varieties listed, the plants provide abundant colors for home and office decoration. Baby rubber plants are proven air purifiers and are nontoxic to humans and pets. Because of its succulent nature, the plants do not need much water and maintenance. Culturally, Peperomia plants symbolize positive energy and tranquility.
- Care Tips. Although baby rubber plants tolerate low light, they do the best under bright indirect light. The variegated form of this plant is more sensitive to direct sunlight. Because of their succulent nature, the plants tolerate drought well and should be watered when the soil becomes dry. The plants like a temperature range similar to the one that we feel comfortable with. Baby rubber plants do not need frequent feeding and may be fed infrequently during the growing season.