Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
Peperomia Plant Features
Peperomia is a delightful, easy-to-grow houseplant that's been around for years and it's still popular. Part of the reason for peperomia's popularity is that it's such an easy indoor plant. Plus, it's one of the better small houseplants, so you don't need a lot of room to grow it!
While most common types are small houseplants, there are varieties that have beautiful variegated foliage that can make a big impact, especially when you plant them in colorful containers. And, these super-easy indoor plants are perfect
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Peperomia Growing Instructions
Grow peperomia in a medium or bright spot to keep the plant happiest. They can tolerate low light, but don't grow as well and their foliage may not be as interesting.
Water peperomia when the soil feels dry to the touch. Many varieties of this small houseplant can effectively hold water in their fleshy stems and leaves during times of drought, so they can hold their own if you forget to water or go on vacation.
You don't really need to fertilize peperomias, but you can if you'd like these easy-to-grow houseplants to grow a little faster. Use any fertilizer made for indoor plants and follow the directions on the packaging.
Because peperomias don't grow very fast, you don't need to worry about pruning them.
Note: Peperomias are not meant for animal or human consumption.
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Light
Indoors: High light
Indoors: Low light
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Colors
Green, Purple, Red, Silver, Variegated
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Water
Low water needs, Medium water needs
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Special Features
Purifies the air
Super-easy to grow
Varieties: Our Favorites
Beetle Peperomia
Peperomia quadrangularis
Beetle peperomia is a small houseplant with creeping stems. The dark green leaves have attractive lighter green stripes, adding to its year-round interest. Note: This plant is also called Peperomia angulata.
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Belly Button Peperomia
Peperomia verticillata
Belly button peperomia is a charming species that has little, dark green leaves that hold close to the stems.
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Bibi Peperomia
Peperomia trinervula 'Bibi'
Bibi peperomia is a delightful, easy-to-grow houseplant that has small, lance-shaped dark green leaves along creeping stems.
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Columbian Peperomia
Peperomia metallica var. columbiana
One of the most striking varieties, Columbian peperomia has bronze-purple leaves with a metallic-silver stripe.
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Cupid Peperomia
Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'
Variegated cupid peperomia offers heart-shaped light green leaves edged in creamy gold. It usually climbs to about 40 inches. Take care not to overwater; it's susceptible to rot.
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Golden Gate Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Golden Gate'
Golden Gate peperomia is an especially easy-to-grow indoor plant that has large green leaves edged in creamy-white.
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Isabella Peperomia
Peperomia hoffmanii
Isabella shows off tiny leaves and a tight habit, making it a great groundcover for taller houseplants or a wonderful hanging basket plant.
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Jelly Peperomia
Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jelly'
Jelly peperomia is a striking succulent that has large green leaves edged in cream and pink.
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Peperomia Japonica
Peperomia japonica
Another small-leafed variety, Japonica has cool textured leaves and is an especially good variety for terrariums.
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Peperomia Perciliata
Peperomia perciliata
Peperomia perciliata is a delightful species that offers small, heart-shaped leaves with red stems. It's particularly fun in terrariums and hanging baskets -- or as an underplanting to taller, upright plants. Peperomia perciliata grows 2 inches tall and 8 or more inches wide.
Peperomia Prostrata
Peperomia prostrata
Prostrata is a creeping, small-leafed variety that shows off dark green leaves variegated with silver.
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Peperomia Rubella
Peperomia rubella
This small houseplant has dark green leaves and reddish-purple stems.
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Peperomia Serpens
Peperomia serpens
This adorable little peperomia offers heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins. It has a trailing shape, making it ideal for hanging baskets. It's also fabulous in terrariums.
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Raindrop Peperomia
Peperomia polybotrya
Raindrop features shiny, heart-shaped (or raindrop-shaped) leaves that add instant style and appeal to any indoor space. It likes medium to bright light.
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Red Ripple Peperomia
Peperomia caperata 'Red Ripple'
Red Ripple is one of the most fascinating varieties: Its reddish-purple leaves are fissured and deeply textured.
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Red-Edge Peperomia
Peperomia clusiifolia
One of the easiest peperomias to grow, the red-edged variety has dark green leaves flushed with red-purple at the edges.
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Teardrop Peperomia
Peperomia orba
Teardrop peperomia is named for its cute, dark-green teardrop-shaped leaves. This compact grower is great for terrariums.
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Variegated Teardrop Peperomia
Peperomia orba 'Variegata'
A low, mounding plant with glossy green leaves decorated with golden-yellow edges, variegated teardrop peperomia is perfect for terrariums, hanging baskets, and planters.
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Watermelon
Peperomia argyreia
Fabulous and easy to care for, this stunning plant shows off heart-shaped green leaves and metallic silver stripes. Red petioles (leaf stems) accent the look.
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