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Peperomia obtusifolia

Also Known As

  • American Rubber Plant
  • Baby Rubber Plant
  • Round Leaf Peperomia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Peperomia obtusifolia plant details

Peperomia obtusifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia obtusifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: piperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia obtusifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick, waxy, rounded leaves. Mainly grown as an indoor plant unless you live in tropical parts of the country. Mature stems will droop down a bit and sprawl outward. Though it may be known as "Rubber Plant", it is not related to the Ficus plant.

Gardening facts about Peperomia obtusifolia plant

How to Grow Peperomia obtusifolia

  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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