Peperomia

Peperomias are small, easy-care houseplants for low to medium light. Leaves vary in shape and texture from heart-shape to elongated teardrop-shape, and deeply waffled to smooth and waxy. Grow peperomia at normal room temperature, but keep it slightly on the dry side to prevent root rot and corky spots on leaves.

Plant Type:

Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

6 to 18 inches tall

Plant Width:

6 to 12 inches wide

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Japanese peperomia

(Peperomia japonica) has 1/2-inch-wide oval leaves with a rippled texture. Pinkish red stems contrast nicely with the green leaves.
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Jayde peperomia

(Peperomia polybotrya 'Jayde') has shiny teardrop-shape leaves up to 4 inches in diameter. It grows up to 18 inches tall.
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Red-edge peperomia

(Peperomia clusifolia 'Rainbow') has elongated succulent leaves marked with a broad band of cream and a central swath of green and gray green. Stems and leaf edges are red. It is also sometimes called baby rubber plant.
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Ripple peperomia

(Peperomia caperata) derives its name from its deeply crinkled, waxy leaves. 'Red Luna' has reddish leaves; 'Metallica' has leaves marked with silvery gray. 'Emerald Ripple' is the standard green leaf variety.
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Teardrop peperomia

(Peperomia orba) is a dwarf plant that stays about 6 inches tall. 'Pixie' and 'Princess Astrid' are a couple commonly available varieties.
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Variegated baby rubber plant

(Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata') is more upright growing than most other peperomias, with large rounded, waxy leaves splashed with green and gold variegation.
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Watermelon peperomia

(Peperomia argyreia) gets its name from its distinctive silver and green striped foliage that resembles a striped watermelon. It grows only 6 to 8 inches tall. It is sometimes called watermelon begonia although it is not related to begonias.
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Silverleaf peperomia

(Peperomia griseoargentea) has metallic silvery green leaves with a rippled texture. The deep green leaf veins stand in strong contrast to the silvery wash on the upper leaf surface. It is a small plant, remaining about 6 inches tall.
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Propagation

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Division
Stem Cuttings