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Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia · Piperaceae
How it looks
The Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia) is a compact foliage plant whose thick, glossy, round to oval, dark green leaves cluster along short stems. The leaves are firm and glossy, giving it the look of a rubber plant. It grows 8-12 in (20-30 cm) tall.
Baby Rubber Plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Peperomia obtusifolia
- Common name
- Baby Rubber Plant
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
