Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant)

Keep this plant in brightly lit conditions to help it thrive and grow fast.

Use unsoftened, filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace it back into the cache or decorative pot. Let it dry between waterings and replenish the soil moisture when it falls below 3 on the plant meter.

Add a pebble tray under the grower pot to add humidity to the air. Group with several plants to raise the humidity. Mist with filtered, nonchlorinated water.

Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-75°F and avoid cold drafts or air vents below 55°F.

This plant will not tolerate frost or temperatures below 60°F if left outside.

This plant has a small root system so too much fertilizer will burn the plant. You can fertilize three times a year in the spring, summer and fall. Apply at half-strength a balanced, liquid fertilizer especially formulated for indoor plants during the growing season and let it rest in the winter.

When receiving the Baby Rubber Plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow it to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let it sit an hour. Add succulent and cacti soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Water well to dampen the soil and let it drain.

If it's time for a haircut, this one is easy to do. Use clean, sharp pruners and cut right above a node (where the new leaves will emerge). Shape it to your liking, or you can leave it to wind and trail down the side of the pot or hanging basket.

To propagate this plant during the growing season: Take a 4-6 inch stem cutting in the early spring. Use a knife or sharp pruners, cut below a node where there are at least three leaves. Remove the bottom leaves to expose the node. Let the stems heal for a couple of hours (the cut part will dry). Afterward, place the stem in a glass jar and fill it with filtered water and watch the roots grow! Replace and freshen the water each week. After the roots are six weeks old, add the cuttings to moistened succulent potting soil, continue to water, and give it the bright, indirect lighting requirements.

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Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant)

Baby Rubber Plant Care & Buying Guide

LightMedium

WaterMedium

HumidityMedium

Temperature 60 to 75

Hardiness Zones10|11|12

FertilizingSeasonally

Re-potting2 Years

CleaningMonthly

PropagationStem Cutting

Baby Rubber Plant: Overview

Peperomia Obtusifolia: Benefits

Peperomia Obtusifolia: Care Guide

Watering and Humidity

Light and Temperature

Soil and Repotting

Feeding and Propagation

Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues

American Rubber Plant: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants

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