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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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