American Rubber Plant
Not listed does not mean safe.
Jerzy Opioła · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · shows: Peperomia obtusifolia
Peperomia obtusifolia
Also known as: Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant
Family: Piperaceae (ASPCA lists: Pipericeae) · ASPCA plant record
Verdict at a glance
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Evidence by animal
| Animal | Verdict | Basis | Plant parts | Sources | Evidence link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion mammals | |||||
| Cats | Cats: ✓ Non-toxic | UMD Extension: non-toxic (listed as safe for cats and dogs) | Not specified | UMD Extension: houseplants & pets University ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence |
| Dogs | Dogs: ✓ Non-toxic | UMD Extension: non-toxic (listed as safe for cats and dogs) | Not specified | UMD Extension: houseplants & pets University ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence |
| Horses & livestock | |||||
| Horses | Horses: ✓ Non-toxic | Not specified | ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence | |
Source excerpts
University of Maryland Extension — Are Your Houseplants Safe for Your Pet? — Cats, Dogs
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UMD Extension: non-toxic (listed as safe for cats and dogs) · UMD Extension (Frederick County Master Gardener) list of plants "considered safe for cats and dogs, even though if eaten, most still may cause digestive upset." Names Peperomia obtusifolia explicitly. The article lists ASPCA among the sites it consulted.
Baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia): Not to be confused with the Rubber Tree, Ficus elastic, which is poisonous, the “Baby” or American rubber plant, Peperomia obtusifolia, is nontoxic.
Source checked 2026-11-08
Read original sourceASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses
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Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses
Source checked 2026-11-08
Read original sourceNo evidence collected in this database yet for 20 animals
No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry
No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.
Toxic principles
ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source
Clinical signs
ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source
Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-11-08.
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Similar plants (same family)
Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.