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Baby rubber plant

Peperomia obtusifolia

A small, thick-leaved foliage plant for fairly dry soil.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Lightbright indirect light; tolerates low light[1]
Wateringfairly dry soil; dislikes wet or very dry soil[1]
Humiditymedium to low[1]

Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Peperomia obtusifolia