Baby rubber plant care

Peperomia obtusifolia needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Peperomia obtusifolia
Other names: Peperomia obtusifolia, Pepper face
Light: Medium light. Put it in medium to bright indirect light. Keep it out of direct midday sun.
Soil check: Every 8 to 14 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a light, airy mix. Mix potting soil with perlite or bark.

Soft, drooping stems mean too much water. Let the soil dry well.
Wrinkled leaves mean the soil stayed dry for too long. Water well.
Leggy growth means low light. Move the plant to a brighter place and trim the stems.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.