Peperomia Care

Peperomia Names/Varieties There are more than 1500 different species of Peperomia recorded. Also known as Radiator Plant, Peperomias come in all different kinds of shapes and colors.

Some of the most common Peperomia varieties are:

- Peperomia 'Caperata' (teardrop shaped, wrinkly leaves, comes in different colors like green, red, rose, white and silver) - Peperomia 'Pixie' (small, lemon green leaves) - Peperomia 'Obtusifolia' Baby Rubber Plant (thick, rubbery leaves) - Peperomia 'Prostrata' String of Turtles ( small, round leaves with turtle like markings, trailing) - Peperomia 'Graveolens' (thick, succulent like leaves with bright red undersides) - Peperomia Ferreyrae' (thick, succulent like, lemon green leaves) - Peperomia 'argyreia' Watermelon Peperomia (watermelon like leaves)

Origin
Native to Brazil

Climate
Temperatures between 65° and 75° are ideal. Definitely keep this plant away from frost. Peperomias like bright light but also tolerates lower light conditions. They also like higher humidity ~60-80%.

Water needs
Peperomias do not like to be in wet, soggy soil. The stem is soft and will rot pretty fast. I tend to bottom water for that reason.

Toxicity
This plant is not toxic to humans, dogs and cats.

Growth habit
Peperomia stays small and compact. The ideal plant for small spaces or terrariums.