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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

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Baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)

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.