The foliage can burn and the unique coloration of a variegated cultivar may start to fade.
Non-variegated cultivars can handle low-light conditions but some bright, early morning sun promotes growth and maximizesvariegation.
Make certain the medium is well-draining.
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The plant isn’t too fussy about soil but prefers a loose, fertile potting mix.
A mix of 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite or sand will do the job.
Allow the potting mix to dry out on the top few inches before rewatering.
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Let the soil dry out more between waterings in the winter.
Temperature and Humidity
Peperomia obtusifoliais the perfectplant for a bright, steamy bathroom.
Keep your baby rubber plant far from blasting heat, air conditioning units, and drafty windows.
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Fertilizer
Peperomia obtusifoliahave small, epiphytic roots and are not heavy feeders.
There are many baby rubber plant cultivars, including a wide selection of variegated options.
Propagating Peperomia Obtusifolia
Peperomia obtusifoliais easy to propagate with stem tip cuttings or division.
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Once every few years is usually enough.
Repot in the spring before the main growing season.
Choose a pot that’s slightly larger than the original one, filled with fresh potting mix.
Common Problems with Peperomia Obtusifolia
Even the most easygoing plants can have problems.
Keep an eye out for the following issues that can usually be quickly remedied.
Leaves Turning Yellow
Baby rubber plants are sensitive to overwatering.
Their usual glossy green leaves turn yellow to let you know it’s getting too much water.
Plant Leaves Falling Off
Suddenleaf dropmay happen if your plant is experiencing abrupt and extreme temperature changes.
Browning Tips
Baby rubber plants do not thrive in cold homes where temperatures are 50F or lower.
Cold temperatures result inleaf tips turning brown.
However, too much direct sun can cause leaf scorch and turn this plant’s leaf tips brown.
However, don’t be tempted to put them in constant direct sunlight, which causes other problems.
Baby rubber plants are typically grown as houseplants because they survive in limitedUSDA hardiness zones.
However, the plant grows outdoors in warm, humid regions, like Florida.
