Baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
Baby rubber plant, also known as American pepper plant
The baby rubber plant, known scientifically as Peperomia obtusifolia, is an evergreen plant with glossy, thick leaves. Despite its common name, it is not related to true rubber trees. The term "obtusifolia" in its scientific name means "blunt-leaved," which describes the rounded or blunt tips of its leaves.
Key Facts About Baby rubber plant
Attributes of Baby rubber plant
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
8 cm to 40 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Baby rubber plant
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pepper plants, birthworts, and allies
Family
Pepper
Genus
Radiator plants
Species
Baby rubber plant