Red edge peperomia

Peperomia obtusifolia

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Red edge peperomia — Photo by Jerzy Opioła · CC BY-SA 4.0

How to care

Peperomia obtusifolia, also known as the baby rubber plant, is a popular houseplant known for its thick, glossy leaves and compact growth. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.

Light Preference

Part Shade
Full Shade

Propagation

Cutting
Division

Life Cycle

Perennial

Lives for more than two years.

Hardiness Zone

10a

-1.1°C – 1.7°C

113

Leaves

Evergreen

Flowers

Inconspicuous
White

Other names

Ginny peperomia

Botanical Synonyms

Peperomia clusiifolia

Taxonomy

Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia