Peperomia make idealhouseplantssince they do well in a range of lighting conditions and can tolerate infrequent watering.
Their unique and varied foliage make these plants popular choices for houseplant lovers and novices alike.
Pet owners will be happy to know that Peperomia plants are greatpet-friendly houseplantsthat are considered non-toxic if ingested.
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Here are 33 types of Peperomia that you’re free to grow at home.
It is characterized by an upright growing habit and round, glossy green leaves.
Cultivators of the baby rubber plant with variegated foliage are also widely available.
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It does best in bright, indirect light but can also tolerate low light if needed.
Ensure the soil dries out between waterings to prevent overwatering.
This Peperomia is characterized by small, heart-shaped dark green leaves that are deeply ridged.
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It has a mounding growth habit and stays relatively small, rarely growing larger than 8 inches tall.
Due to its popularity, several cultivators of the Ripple Peperomia have been introduced and are now widely available.
It does best in bright, indirect light although it can also toleratelow light conditions.
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Luna Red Peperomia
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Add somecolor to your homewith thePeperomia caperataLuna Red.
ThisPeperomia caperatacultivator is known for its dark, purplish-red foliage.
for maintain its striking color this Peperomia does best with plenty of bright, indirect light.
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The Luna Red Peperomia was awarded the Royal Horticultural Societys Award of Garden Merit.
It has deeply grooved dark green foliage with striking red undersides.
Compared to otherPeperomia caperatavarieties, its leaves are much longer and pointier, which can help distinguish it.
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It has the Rossos characteristic leaf shape and burgundy undersides along with the Theresas silvery coloring.
It can be distinguished from other types ofPeperomia caperataby its leaf size and color.
Its leaves are slightly smaller than many of its close relatives and less rounded too.
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It is known for its light silvery green colored foliage that looks shimmery in certain light conditions.
This variegated Peperomia is characterized by deeply ridged green leaves with shades of white and cream variegation.
It does best with plenty of bright indirect light but can tolerate low light as well.
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It is prized for its light green leaves with deeply ridged dark green/brown veins.
Its stems are a reddish brown color, giving this plant a tricolor appearance.
It is characterized by small heart-shaped green leaves and reddish-brown stems.
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It has avining growth habitand looks amazing in hanging baskets and planters.
Variegated Peperomia Perciliata
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Equally as gorgeous but perhaps even rarer is thePeperomia perciliataVariegata.
This striking variety is characterized by pale green foliage edged in white with a trailing/spreading growth habit.
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White Cloud Peperomia
Rarer still is the White Cloud Peperomia.
Give this variegated Peperomia plenty of bright indirect light to keep its variegation strong.
It is characterized by light green heart-shaped leaves and an upright growth habit.
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Its leaves are covered in tiny white hairs that give it a fuzzy or felted feel.
It gained its common name from its oval leaves with lime-green stripes resembling beetle shells.
Its vines can grow between 12-24 inches long and it looks great displayed in hanging baskets or planters.
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It has small, heart-shaped green leaves and a vining growth habit.
Due to the shape of its foliage, this plant has also been affectionately nicknamed the taco plant.
Nevertheless, this elegant stunner is indeed a part of the Peperomia genus.
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Meet thePeperomia maculosa, sometimes referred to as the Spotted Peperomia.
Stems and new leaves also tend to have a burgundy tint.
As it matures the Peperomia trinervis grows upward, eventually sprawling slightly as the stems elongate.
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Its a greatspiller plant for container arrangementsand also makes a great terrarium plant due to its small size.
It can be found in both regular and variegated forms and is ideal for hanging baskets and planters.
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