5 Peperomia obtusifolia Varieties for my Outstanding Indoor Décor

Hi, keep with me in this post to show you 5 stunning types of peperomia obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant) with their images.  I’m a horticultural consultant (My academic major is plant protection), People sometimes ask me about the Peperomia obtusifolia varieties.

They want to identify the type of their Baby Rubber Plant or decide which Peperomia obtusifolia varieties for their indoor décor. Every plant has only one scientific name, but it often has several common names and a lot of varieties. It causes people to often get confused. For example:

• Peperomia obtusifolia is the scientific name of the Baby Rubber Plant and this name is specific to this species.
• This plant has several other common names such as American Rubber Plant and Oval Leaf Peperomia. Please note that sometimes a common name may be shared between two or more species which causes you to get confused.
• Peperomia obtusifolia has several varieties too such as Peperomia Obtusifolia “Marble” or Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata”. These varieties are the same species with a few differences in their appearance.

Sometimes distinguishing between varieties is difficult. In this post, I want to help you identify your Peperomia obtusifolia varieties along with several caring points that will help you keep them healthy. Let’s get going.

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Types of Peperomia obtusifolia

As I told you above Peperomia obtusifolia varieties belong to the same species with slight differences in their appearance. I think all of the Peperomia obtusifolia varieties are ideal for tabletops or shelves due to their compact growth habit (they grow between 8-12 inches in height) and you must only match their leaf colour with your indoor décor. In the following, you can find 5 of the most common of them. let’s find the best one for your house.

Peperomia obtusifolia “Green”

It is the classic variety of Peperomia obtusifolia with its glossy green leaves that are often oval-shaped with a rounded tip.

Peperomia Obtusifolia “Marble”

As you can see in the picture below, the leaves of Peperomia obtusifolia “Marble” have dark green, grayish green, creamy, and white patterns.

Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata” (Albo Marginata)

Most people have problems distinguishing between Peperomia Obtusifolia “Marble” and Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata”. I want to tell you a point never mistake them together. Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata” is similar to Peperomia Obtusifolia “Marble” but the border of the leaves is creamy or white and their centre is dark green to greyish green.

I think the Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata” is the same as the Peperomia obtusifolia “Albo Marginata”.  I couldn’t find any difference between these varieties.

Peperomia Obtusifolia “Golden Gate”

Peperomia Obtusifolia “Golden Gate” has thick (succulent-like) leaves in medium size that is dark green to greyish green with golden patterns.

Peperomia Obtusifolia “Red Edge”

As mentioned in its name, this variety has green glossy leaves with reddish margins.

Peperomia obtusifolia Varieties Caring Points

And now, let me tell you some tips about caring Peperomia obtusifolia varieties.

Based on my experiences, most indoor gardeners lose their Peperomia obtusifolia due to overwatering. You must do the following things to prevent root rot:

• Water only when the topsoil dries out to the touch.
• You must allow excess water to drain away
• I strongly recommend avoiding leaving the plant in standing water.
• If you planted your Peperomia obtusifolia varieties in a cachepot without holes, read my other article about best practices for watering in pots without drainage holes.

Another factor that has an impact on the healthy growth of your Peperomia obtusifolia varieties is light.

• You must put your Peperomia obtusifolia in a bright place in your house with indirect light. A north or east-facing window is often best for your plant. If you want to determine the types of light in your house based on the windows, read my article about the light requirements of Lucky Bamboo. there, I have told you various light types of houses.
• Note that direct sunlight will scorch the leaves of your Peperomia obtusifolia varieties.

The best soil for types of peperomia obtusifolia is a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and coarse sand with a well-draining property.

Baby Rubber Plant loves to thrive in places with moderate to high humidity levels, hence you must increase the humidity of your house around these plants by simple ways such as lacing the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water. I discussed several methods to raise the humidity in my other article “Humidity for Lucky Bamboo”. it can be helpful for your peperomia obtusifolia varieties too.

Never put your peperomia obtusifolia in places with drafts and drastic temperature fluctuations. Try to keep room temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Keep your eye on tiny bugs on your houseplants. it is more important when adding a new one to your indoor plant collection. Some pests such as spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects can cause problems for types of Peperomia obtusifolia.

Conclusion

Now you can distinguish the 5 most common Peperomia obtusifolia varieties including Peperomia obtusifolia “Green”, Peperomia Obtusifolia “Marble”, Peperomia obtusifolia “Variegata” (Albo Marginata), Peperomia Obtusifolia “Golden Gate”, and Peperomia Obtusifolia “Red Edge”. I also told you tips for caring for these popular houseplants.

Did you find your Peperomia obtusifolia variety in the above list? Could you identify its type? If you have any problem with this with your houseplants, you can ask me below this page. I will help you as soon as possible.