Baby Rubberplant, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant, Pepper Face, Peperomia floridana, Piper obtusifolium, Rhynchophorum floridanum, Rhynchophorum obtusifolium
Peperomia obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant) is an erect and bushy evergreen perennial with thick, waxy, broadly elliptic, dark green leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm). Blooming periodically throughout the year, tiny creamy-white flowers borne in slender spikes, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), appear above the leaves. They are not particularly showy. The main attraction of this plant is its lush foliage. The stems are branched, stoloniferous and succulent in texture. Low-growing, Baby Rubber Plant quickly forms spreading clumps, making it ideal as a groundcover in tropical locations. It also makes a low-maintenance houseplant and will cascade over the side of a hanging basket.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Piperaceae |
Common names | Baby Rubber Plant |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Piperaceae |
Common names | Baby Rubber Plant |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
How many Peperomia obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant) do I need for my garden?
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