Peperomia

The Peperomia plant has long been a popular house plant. Peperomia Ginny [Pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, Gin-EE] is one of the newer varieties on the market and easily adapts to life in the

Peperomia serpens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh SUR-penz) is better known as the vining peperomia. But, this member of the Piperaceae family won’t be overtaking your home any time soon. This little Peperomia plant

Peperomia caperata is also known as Emerald Ripple peperomia. Heart-shaped richly veined ruffled dark green leaves. Red Peperomia caperata pronounced [pep-er-OH-mee-uh kap-er-AY-tuh]. The name of the genus ‘Peperomia” combines two

Peperomia San Marino is a hybrid along with 1000+ different types of Peperomia, species, cultivars and hybrids all hailing from Central and South America, tropical Asia and Africa.  The plants’

Peperomia dolabriformis [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, doh-la-brih-FOR-miss], is a shrubby succulent Peperomia plant with purse-shaped foliage and woody stems. Common names include Prayer Pepper and Prayer Peperomia. The prayer peperomia plant is part

Peperomia albovittata (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh al-boh-vy-TAY-tuh) is a cultivar developed in the Netherlands. Like its many cousins, this tropical perennial is an attractive and popular houseplant.  Peperomia plants like the watermelon peperomia

Peperomia quadrangularis (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, kwad-ran-gew-LAIR-iss) is a member of the Piperaceae family originally hailing from northern South America.  This tiny houseplant is very easy to manage and is often used for

Peperomia Frost is a cultivar of the Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh) branch of the Piperaceae plant family. These perennial plants originally hail from the West Indies, South America and Mexico.  There are

There are many peperomia types and varieties that have become nearly indispensable foliage plants. The “baby rubber plant” or “radiator plant” adapts themselves to semi-sunny or shady locations in any

Peperomia rotundifolia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh] is an evergreen perennial with small round leaves growing in a natural trailing pattern and member of the family Piperaceae (Peperomia). Native to the tropical rainforests

Peperomia incana (pep-er-OH-mee-uh in-KAY-nuh) is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the family Piperaceae. It is native to Brazil and named after the appearance of its leaves. The heart-shaped leaves

Peperomia puteolata [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, pu-tee-oh-LAY-tuh] is a perennial forest dweller hailing from South America. The Peperomia puteolata plant is a member of the pepper or Piperaceae family which is made up

Peperomia hope [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, HOPE] is a hybrid between peperomia quadrifolia and peperomia deppeana.  This perennial epiphyte has beautiful foliage and makes ideal houseplants.  Image via: Land of Falice Studio Originally from tropical regions

Peperomia Ferreyrae [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, FAR-rer-ay] is a small perennial semi-succulent species from the family Piperaceae, commonly known as the pepper family, and native to Peru and the rain forests of South

Peperomia Ruby Cascade [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh] is a dark leaf trailing plant and part of the peperomia plant genus.  Most peperomias come from tropical and subtropical parts of Central America and South

Peperomia Nivalis (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, niv-VAL-us) is a climbing succulent, native to Peru.  The upright plant belongs to the genus we call peperomia plants and the family: Piperaceae. Some other popular members

Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-uh, var-ee-GAY-tuh) is a handsome variegated variety of the baby rubber plant.  It is a popular Peperomia species in the family: Piperaceae.  The evergreen plant is

The watermelon peperomia aka Peperomia argyreia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ar-GY-ree-uh] is an herbaceous perennial native to South America (Brazil). The variegated leaves resembling the patterns found on watermelon rinds earned the common

The Peperomia polybotrya [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh] [pol-ly-BOT-ree-uh] is a compact peperomia speciesplant well suited for life as an easy to care for house plant. The plant features heart-shaped, succulent foliage and typically

Peperomia clusiifolia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, kloo-si-FOH-lee-uh] is a succulent native to southern Florida and parts of Central America, commonly grown as a potted houseplant due to its ability to thrive indoors. It

Peperomia is often referred to as Radiator Plants because they were so dubbed by Liberty Hyde Bailey, who was an American horticulturist.  It is assumed the reason for this is

The Peperomia plant is a very easy plant to propagate. It is grown from the stem, leaf, or tip cuttings.  The rooting medium should be very light and airy, and the

Peperomia Pellucida [Pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, Pel-LOO-sid-a] is a shallow-rooted, annual herb, belonging to the family Piperaceae (Peperomia plants). This plant is easy to take care of and looks beautiful indoors. Typically, this plant

Crinkly-leafed Peperomias, few small plants have the versatility and charm of Peperomia caperata ‘Emerald Ripple’, Silver Frost Peperomia, Peperomia Albovittata, Peperomia Rosso, and San Marino Peperomia. These charmers from Brazil

The tropical plant, Peperomia Rosso [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh] [ros-so], is a sport of the popular Peperomia caperata (kap-er-AY-tuh). You may hear ‘rosso peperomia’ called by the common names: Emerald Ripple Pepper Radiator

Peperomia Graveolens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh Grav-ee-OH-lens) is an ornamental, succulent, and perennial houseplant and one of the many peperomia plant species from the family Piperaceae. This plant is native to southern Ecuador

The String of Turtles – Peperomia prostrata is a slow-growing perennial succulent belonging to the family piperaceae. Native to the rainforests of Brazil, ‘prostrata’ has several names: ‘Magic marmer’ – a select

Peperomia obtusifolia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-uh) is a native subtropical rainforest evergreen plant from Central and South America. ‘Obtusifolia’ is grown as a: Hanging garden plant Ground cover in shade Low growing potted indoor

The world of the peperomia care comes in many varieties. Some Peperomia varieties you’ll find down at the local garden center in the indoor houseplant section labeled as baby rubber plants. Other varieties