How to care for a Baby Rubber Plant

How To Care for a Baby Rubber Plant

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

The Peperomia Obtusifolia is sometimes called baby rubber plant because of its thick and fleshy leaves.

Plant Origin

Throughout the tropics

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Baby Rubber Plant:
  • Wilting plant, dry potting mix:

Underwatered

  • Yellowing leaves, black stems:

Overwatered