Baby Rubber Plant, Peperomia Green Plant

Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia): Low-Maintenance Houseplant

Baby Rubber Plant, more commonly known by its Latin name Peperomia or Carissa carandas, makes an elegant addition to any indoor garden. With thick, fleshy leaves resembling miniature watermelons that add charm and uniqueness, the Baby Rubber Plant makes a charming choice of home decor that requires little maintenance. Able to adapt itself to different lighting conditions, the Baby Rubber Plant makes a fantastic companion plant both beginner and veteran plant enthusiasts can appreciate; perfect whether looking to add greenery into your living space or seeking something for their collections, this captivating plant promises delight with its distinctive appearance and low care requirements while rewarding cultivating years after years!

Baby Rubber Plant / Peperomia Green Plant Planting and Care:

• Light: Keep your Baby Rubber Plant out of prolonged, intense sunlight. The foliage can burn, especially for variegated cultivars. A partial shade position in a south, east, or west-facing window works well. Non-variegated cultivars can handle low light conditions, but a bit of bright, early morning sun promotes growth and enhances leaf patternation on variegated foliage.
• Soil: Baby Rubber Plants thrive in well-drained soil. They don't like to have wet feet, which can lead to root rot. A loose, fertile potting mix with a blend of 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite or sand works best.
• Watering: It's better to under-water than over-water this species. Moderate watering during the growing season (around every 1 to 2 weeks) is usually sufficient. Allow the potting mix to dry out on the top few inches before rewatering. During winter, you can let the soil dry out more between waterings.
• Temperature: Baby Rubber Plants prefer temperatures between 65°F and 75°F (18.3°C to 23.8°C).
• Humidity: These plants appreciate higher humidity levels. Mist the foliage occasionally to increase humidity.

Baby Rubber Plant / Peperomia Green Plant Benefits and Uses:

• Air Purification: Baby Rubber Plants help improve indoor air quality by filtering pollutants.
• Increased Humidity: They contribute to maintaining better humidity levels indoors.
• Stress Reduction: The presence of greenery has a calming effect.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Their attractive foliage adds beauty to any space.
• Easy Propagation: Baby Rubber Plants are simple to propagate.
• Compatibility with Small Spaces: Their compact size makes them ideal for desks, shelves, and small corners.
• Pet-Friendly: These plants are safe for pets.

Baby Rubber Plant, also known as Peperomia Green Plant, has the botanical name Peperomia obtusifolia. 

Botanical Name: Peperomia obtusifolia obtipan

Here are its alternate names in various Indian languages:

• Hindi: बेबी रबर प्लांट 
• Bengali: বেবি রাবার প্ল্যান্ট 
• Tamil: பேபி ரப்பர் செடி 
• Telugu: బేబీ రబ్బర్ ప్లాంట్ 
• Kannada: ಬೇಬಿ ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಸಸ್ಯ 
• Malayalam: ബേബി റബ്ബർ പ്ലാന്റ് 
• Marathi: बेबी रबर प्लांट 
• Gujarati: બેબી રબ્બર પ્લાન્ટ 
• Punjabi: ਬੇਬੀ ਰਬੜ ਪਲਾਂਟ 
• Urdu: بیبی ربر پلانٹ 
• Odia: ବେବୀ ରବର ପ୍ଲାଣ୍ଟ 
• Assamese: বেবী ৰবৰ প্লাণ্ট