Peperomia obtusifolia

About This Product

Species Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

Common Name(s): Baby Rubber Plant, Blunt-leaved Peperomia

Defining Characteristics:

Thick, succulent-like green foliage
Very easy to care for and a great beginner plant
Hardy vine great for vivariums

Recommended Pot Size: Medium

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Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-80°

Humidity: 50-90%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch of soil dries out

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: 12-24 inches

Origin: Found growing in South America

Regional Locality: Grows in tropical rainforests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic	Temperate
Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Aquatic Set-ups	Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Snakes Geckos Temperate Vivariums
Tropical	Desert
Frogs & Toads ✔ Lizards & turtles ✔ Snakes ✔ Geckos ✔ Tropical Vivariums ✔	Toads Lizards and tortoises Geckos Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: This plant does best when slightly underwatered. Overwatering can cause root rot.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in an 2.5 inch pot.

Shipping

This product ships to your doorstep. Most orders placed before 2pm ET on business days will ship out the same day.

Import/export restrictions on this product require that it can only be shipped to destinations within the United States.

Restrictions on this product that prohibit shipping to the following states: HI.

Live Arrival Guarantee

This product is covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your insect/animal does not arrive in good health, we'll make it right, provided the following criteria are met:

If shipped Two Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -20 and 120 °F.
If shipped Next Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -40 and 120 °F.
If shipped Ground, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between 20 and 85 °F.

You'll be notified during the checkout process if your purchase qualifies for our guarantee.