SPECIMEN NO. #33
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Piperaceae
Peperomia obtusifolia
Common Name: Baby Rubber Plant
Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is a houseplant in the Piperaceae family, native to Armenia. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 4000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 10 days, temperatures of 15–28°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as American rubberplant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
4000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3086423
Native Biogeographical Range
Armenia; Bahamas; Belize; Benin [I]; Cameroon [I]; Taiwan [I]; Rotuma Isl. [I]; ...