Peperomia obtusifolia Green - Baby rubber plant

Belonging to the Piperaceae family, the genus Peperomia includes around 1,700 species with generally thick and fleshy foliage. These plants are native to Central and South America as well as Asia and some are found as far as Florida. They grow naturally in tropical undergrowth, in soft light and high humidity, often as epiphytes or among rocks. The Peperomia obtusifolia 'Green' is an ornamental cultivar derived from the Peperomia obtusifolia or Baby Rubber Plant species. Native to countries from Florida to tropical America, widespread in humid tropical regions, it develops dark green succulent leaves on thick, upright stems with a compact and robust habit. These fleshy leaves are designed to store water, helping the plant withstand occasional droughts. The plant typically does not exceed 30 to 40 cm in height with a similar spread.
The name 'Peperomia' is derived from the Greek words 'peperi' (pepper) and 'homoios' (resembling). This etymology highlights the plant's connection to the Piperaceae family, which also includes black pepper (Piper nigrum).