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Peperomia obtusifolia
Peperomia Obtusifolia(Baby Rubber Plant)
Thick glossy rounded leaves. Use the 15 cm plant on furniture, not as a floor tree.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause if roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Peperomia Obtusifolia(Baby Rubber Plant) · Peperomia obtusifolia
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright filtered daylight
- Habit
- Compact branching tabletop plant
- Character
- Thick glossy rounded leaves
- Water
- Let the mix partly dry; avoid soaking
- Root medium
- Light mix with free drainage
- Foliage
- Evergreen
Hong Kong growing tips
- Tiny scale
- Use the 15 cm plant on furniture, not as a floor tree
- Fleshy leaves
- Do not copy moisture-loving fern watering
- Wet weeks
- Wait for partial drying before watering again
- Small roots
- Avoid an oversized pot full of wet mix
- Leaf light
- Bright filtered light keeps the display compact
- Desktop care
- Drain fully before returning to furniture
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Keep the short stems above the mix and only increase pot size when roots need room; preserve the compact tabletop scale.
- Choose a position with useful filtered daylight and space for the actual supplied size.
- Check drainage and the root ball before watering; empty the outer pot afterwards.
Care in Hong Kong
- Wet weeksWait for partial drying before watering again
- Small rootsAvoid an oversized pot full of wet mix
- Leaf lightBright filtered light keeps the display compact
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Peperomia Obtusifolia(Baby Rubber Plant)
Is this the same as a large rubber tree?
No. Baby Rubber Plant is Peperomia obtusifolia, a different plant from Ficus elastica. This listing is a small tabletop specimen.
Do thick leaves mean it never needs water?
No. Let the mix partly dry, then water and drain. Avoid both persistent saturation and prolonged severe drying.
What are the thin upright spikes?
Peperomia produces slender flower spikes. They are part of normal flowering, not new leaves or roots.
Why are the stems becoming soft?
Check whether the mix is staying wet and inspect roots. Stop adding water blindly; a soft stem needs diagnosis, not extra feed.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.