
Baby rubber plant
A species of Radiator plants, Also known as Pepper face Botanical name : Peperomia obtusifolia Genus : Radiator plants
Baby rubber plant, A species of Radiator plants
Also known as:
Pepper face
Botanical name: Peperomia obtusifolia
Genus: Radiator plants


Description

The baby rubber plant is an evergreen, flowering plant with waxy leaves. Despite the name, it is not actually related to true rubber trees. The plant gets its scientific specific name, obtusifolia, from the term for "blunt leaved," in reference to its leaves' shapes.
Plant Type
Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Bloom Time
Summer
Plant Height
8 - 40 cm
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General Info

Name story
Baby rubber plant
If you happen to see Peperomia obtusifolia for the first time, you will be attracted by its waxy succulent leaves. The dark green leaves are pleasant to look and the juicy leaves actually make it look like a real rubber plant. Although it has nothing to do with a rubber plant, it is called baby rubber plant.
Symbolism
Good fortune
Usages
Garden Use
Baby rubber plant is grown for its attractive, meaty, blunt foliage in tropical gardens. The existence of many variegated hybrids makes it even more of a favourite. Because of its low and lush growth, it is used as a front-row plant and works well as a ground cover in bright but semi-shaded locations. Also, baby rubber plant is even more popular as a houseplant.

Care Guide for Baby rubber plant





Scientific Classification

Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Family
Pepper Genus
Radiator plants Species
Baby rubber plant