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Baby rubber plant
Scientific name: Peperomia obtusifolia
Family Piperaceae · Genus Peperomia
HouseplantsGujarat / bagicha priority
Care snapshot
Compact foliage plant with thick, glossy leaves. Provide bright indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Let the soil dry partly between waterings because the fleshy leaves store moisture. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Year-round indoors
- Common pests
- Fungus gnats, mealybugs, spider mites
- Common diseases
- Root rot, leaf spot
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