Peperomia obtusifolia variegata

baby rubber plant
Bushy and upright, glossy. Easy to care for, but doesn’t want to completely dry out like other succulents.
height 6–12
width 6–12
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 This is a succulent, but one from a tropical area where it doesn’t experience extended drought. It will tolerate going totally dry, but if you see the leaves shriveling it has been dry too long. It prefers to be watered just before completely drying out.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin South America
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 23–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Tolerates being cut back within a few inches of the soil, and will regrow into a bushier form.

More Info

This plant has been raised to live indoors; however, it can also grow outdoors in mild areas of California. Keep in mind that the plant will go through a stressful transition, especially if moved outside in particularly hot, cold, or wet weather. Even if this plant will eventually thrive in direct sunlight, it has not been grown in this level of light, so if you plant it in direct sun, just expect that the leaves may burn at first, then happily regrow as they acclimate to the new levels of light. Planting in the spring or fall will help with this transition.