Need gorgeous yet low-maintenance plant to boost your house vibes? One of our peperomia varieties will come like a charm.
You don’t need to be an expert gardener to grow one of these. It’s pretty much the same for every succulent, but the peperomia offers another advantage…
IT IS STRIKINGLY LOVELY!
Even the dullest of peperomia types will take your home appeal to a whole new level. And we aren’t exaggerating…
This plant also requires little effort to grow and maintain – so you’re getting TWICE the benefits.
Doesn’t that sound like a perfect addition to your indoor garden? If yes – check the many varieties you can pick from below!
24 Peperomia Varieties
#1. Acorn Peperomia (Peperomia tetraphylla)
If you want to grow something straightforward, go no further than the acorn peperomia.
It is a medium-sized variety, growing no longer than 12 inches in most cases. And it rarely spreads more than 15 inches – so you can grow it in either pots or gardens worry-free.
You will find it an ideal choice for tiny homes, apartments, or rooms with little space. Given its ability to grow with little sunlight, on almost any pot, and without water for weeks, it makes an excellent choice for busy owners.
WHAT’S MORE: There’s evidence this plant reduces formaldehyde in the air by up to 47%. You will literally have purer air to breathe indoors with one of these peperomias.
#2. Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
You won’t find this peperomia growing longer than 12 inches. Yet, despite staying relatively small, it is one of the most attractive. Its variegated leaves are not to dismiss.
The glossy foliage alongside the combination of white, light, and dark green hues makes it a gorgeous sight. And sure enough, the thick leaves add up to the equation, making it difficult to dismiss.
You can grow it under indirect light and by watering only once a week. Apart from that, it grows even indoors.
ALSO IMPORTANT: The foliage boasts a circular shape with little to no wrinkles adding a waxy appearance that shines under lights.
#3. Beetle Peperomia (Peperomia quadrangularis)
Fleshy and striped leaves add a unique appeal to any place – especially with the dense foliage.
You can find it a bit denser than the typical peperomia, with cascading stems spreading mainly to the sides. This adds up to the 12-inch extending capacity of its vines.
Many people love it for its ability to thrive in the most unusual of places, like hanging baskets and super-tiny pots.
As long as you water once a week and keep temperatures over 60 degrees, it won’t struggle.
INTERESTING FACT: You can grow it alongside poles or trellises, and it will likely crawl around them.
#4. Belly Button (Peperomia verticillata)
The name comes from the center of its already rare leaves. As it grows, this shape gets even clearer, adding up even more faithful to its name.
What sets it apart is not only the shape, though. You can let this peperomia grow for years until it reaches 3 feet or even a bit more. That’s awesome, given its shape.
Still, you need a bit more light than other peperomias and a bit less water.
CURIOUS FACT: The thick leaves grow velvety and hairy over time, adding to their already awkward appearance.
#5. Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata)
The caperata variety stands out for its undoubtedly unique leaves. Featuring an oval shape and a wrinkly appearance, these fleshy leaves add up an other-worldly vibe to your indoors.
But it is not only the shape and texture. The leaves are also uniquely colored. A combination of dark green with light-green tones adds up to its beauty. And that’s without mentioning the awkward high-standing stalk-like flowers.
You can see this variety growing to about 18 inches. For that, you’ll need 11 hours of indirect sunlight plus once-a-week watering sessions.
COOL EXTRA: Some Peperomia caperata can achieve a reddish tone with brown marks in the wrinkles to step up the loveliness even more.
#6. Felted Pepperface (Peperomia incana)
If there’s a peperomia that looks like the stereotypical succulent, that would be the Felted Pepperface. And that’s without mentioning how fitting its name is.
It features a pelt-like cover on each leaf while boasting a pale green and a fleshy form. The shape is typically oval with a middle fold mark that makes it look surprisingly cute.
This one is a bit more fragile than others, so it demands less sun exposure – especially in warm areas. You still need temperatures over 60 degrees and occasional watering.
TO THINK ABOUT: You will need a couple of years to enjoy a mature peperomia (AT LEAST a couple – sometimes it’s more).
#7. Isabella Peperomia (Peperomia hoffmanii)
Ever seen a succulent that grows like a vine? That’s precisely what you get with the Isabella Peperomia.
It grows as high as 12 inches and spreads up to 20 inches around. Like a vine-like variety, you can grow it on baskets, terrariums, and in rock gardens to enjoy its beautiful way of creeping around.
This one doesn’t need more than once a week watering (thrives with less) and full-sun exposure. Ensure those two things, and it will prosper.
DON’T OVERLOOK: You may be lucky enough to enjoy EXQUISITE white flowers blooming in the spring – something that other peperomias don’t offer.
#8. Jelly Peperomia (Peperomia clusiifolia)
Add some color to your living room with the Peperomia clussiifolia. You will find it with many names, like Red Edge, Ginny, and Jelly peperomia. This name will depend on what color you’re lucky to see.
The red version boasts pink and reddish tones, while the others are more greenish with cream splotches. Regardless of the exact subvariety, you will enjoy tons of colors that enliven indoor environments.
To ensure its colors are vibrant, let it grow under the bright sun and protect it from overwatering.
EXCITING FACTOR: Its leaves are not only the most colorful among peperomias but also one of the largest, getting to about 5 inches of length per leaf.
#9. Parallel Peperomia (Peperomia puteolata)
Many people call it the Watermelon Peperomia, and it wouldn’t be far from a fitting name. The Peperomia puteloata features dark-green leaves with light-green vines that go across the leaves’ length – adding up the name.
This variety grows to about 18 inches at its max, and each leaf may get to about 10 inches in length.
To ensure a big Parallel Peperomia, you can keep under indirect light and in temperatures no lower than 60 degrees. Also, don’t forget to water it OCCASIONALLY. It’s prone to suffer from overwatering.
EXTRAS TO LOVE: Its foliage may either cascade the sides and grow vine-like stems that creep around – both EXCELLENT things to brighten your indoors.
#10. Peperomia Columella (Peperomia columella)
You may also find it as the Column Peperomia for a particular reason: it grows like a column.
There’s probably no other succulent that grows this way, boasting such a lush green and flesh leaves at once. These leaves overlap each other, forming this unique appearance that’s set to impress everyone.
Plus, these columns tend to fall to the sides, adding up an even more exciting look. You can get each of these columns to 15 inches long with the proper care (warm temperatures, well-draining soil, and occasional watering).
DON’T DISMISS: The very tip of each column grows leaves like tiny spikes, making it look more like an alien than a real succulent.
#11. Peperomia Elongata (Peperomia elongata)
If we said this peperomia had the longest leaves in the genus, we wouldn’t be lying.
The leaves are surprisingly long, looking less like a succulent and more like a tropical plant. These leaves are often dark green with cream veins, so they’re still lovely.
Another feature that sets it apart from its cousins is the long reach. A single Elongata can grow to over 20 inches with ease – extending up and to the sides.
You need to keep it a bit more than others under indirect bright light and a bit drier to prevent overwatering.
GREAT FACT: There are a few subvarieties with reddish leaves and pinkish veins that add more beauty.
#12. Peperomia Perciliata (Peperomia perciliata)
One of the smallest-growing peperomias, yet one of the most interesting to grow.
It won’t grow more than 4 inches and may spread up to 18 inches – but like no other…
The leaves are heart-shaped, thick, and with viny red stems. Each leaf looks like a green beetle upside down, while the stems are dark red to boost its stimulating appearance.
ANOTHER FACT: It is a super-slow grower, reaching full maturity in no less than 2 years (perfect for terrariums).
#13. Peperomia Rubella (Peperomia rubella)
Colorful succulents never disappoint – the Peperomia Rubella is one of those.
This green-and-red beauty features a bright burgundy underside that combines with its stems, while the top leaves are lush green.
The best part comes from the hairy flesh, thick leaves that feel pelted on the touch. And they’re not large leaves either, so the plant stands out as a cute little specimen ANYWHERE.
You will need diffused light to grow it well, plus moist soil over dry soil if you want it thriving. Many people consider it the most terrarium-friendly of peperomias.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: It grows to about 8 and spreads no longer than 12 inches – so it’s tiny but always astonishingly stunning.
#14. Peperomia Serpens (Peperomia serpens)
Love vines but also succulents? The Serpens would be a perfect match for you…
This vine-like variety grows more like turf than it does like a succulent – but it’s still up there among the most unique.
Its length tends to stay within 5 inches and may spread to over 24 inches in some cases. Growing it on rocks and wide gardens is generally a good idea (also terrariums, given its ability to withstand humidity).
You should keep it under shade, though, as it is slightly fragile compared to other peperomias.
DON’T OVERLOOK: It produces high-standing green-to-yellow blooms in the right conditions.
#15. Piper Peperomia (Peperomia scandens)
Peperomias that grow like veins – GORGEOUS.
The Piper Peperomia is one of those, featuring heart-shaped leaves with a unique mix of colors: cream with dark green. These colors may vary, as one may also grow totally pale or green foliage.
Either way, the plant is one of the fastest-growing varieties, reaching 10 inches in height and over 20 inches in spread. The viny stems make it perfect as a hanging succulent.
Apart from that, it is easy to care as long as you keep it under indirect brightness from the sun.
INTERESTING TO KNOW: This one is called an “epiphytic” plant, given its humidity preference.
#16. Prayer Pepper (Peperomia dolabriformis)
Peperomias can be rare – like the Prayer Pepper.
Many people dismiss this variety given its awkward shape: star-like leaves, thick flesh, and bright light-green.
Another cute fact is the center of the leaves, which looks like a lip. It boasts a slightly paler tone, so it is easy to perceive, making it even rarer.
Regardless, it tends to achieve a translucent appearance under bright light (which is necessary for sustained growth).
KNOW THIS: It adapts well to dry environments, so watering is not that essential.
#17. Raindrop Peperomia (Peperomia polybotrya)
The most peperomias struggle to bloom, but not the Raindrop.
The name comes from the raindrop-shaped leaves. Alongside the intense green tone and the velvety texture, you’ll find them gorgeous, to say the least.
These peperomias often grow to about 15 inches with 4-inch leaves. Its foliage tends to be more vibrant under bright light and warm temperatures.
The flowers are surprisingly attractive, boasting a white tone and growing directly from the reddish stems.
EXTRA TO CONSIDER: It is a low-light succulent, unlike many other peperomias, but thrives under bright light still.
#18. Red Tree Peperomia (Peperomia metallica)
Did we mention how beautiful some peperomias are? The Red Tree variety is one of those.
Also known as Columbian and Chocolate peperomia, it is easily the most attractive dark-colored variety. You can find it with brownish and dark-green tones that often feature a middle silver stripe.
The plant grows to about 14 inches long and may spread to over 10 inches. Its stalks are red-to-brown and the new-growing leaves tend to be bright red.
You need consistent sun exposure and humid areas to grow it healthily (don’t overwater and let the soil dry still).
MOREOVER: It may grow a lot larger than it’s supposed to with dense foliage that adds up to its bushiness.
#19. Ruby Glow Peperomia (Peperomia graveolens)
Thought you wouldn’t see rare peperomias anymore? YOU WERE WRONG!
The Ruby Glow is probably the rarest among the cutest – boasting vibrant colors and a more-than-impressive leaf shape.
Every leaf has a reddish underside with a light-green top while still delivering a shiny color. This shiny tone comes from the velvety texture that lights up with direct light.
These peperomias are still small, at not longer than 10 inches. Plus, they prefer low-light and humid areas.
NOT TO OVERLOOK: The plant is known for a rotten smell, giving it the other name, “Stinky Peperomia.”
#20. String of Turtles Peperomia (Peperomia prostrata)
The name refers to the viny appearance, making it look close to a string plant.
It spreads around like a vine, with its thick leaves and long stems (measuring up to 12 inches). This adds up to the bright green colors and rounded-shaped leaves with dark spots.
This is one of the hardest peperomias to grow as its leaves are incredibly fragile. Plus, it requires a bit more humidity than the typical peperomia.
PLUS SIDE: It may achieve a purplish tone which makes it incredibly attractive anywhere you place it.
#21. Sweetheart Peperomia (Peperomia verschaffeltii)
Another watermelon-looking peperomia with its white veins and dark-green stripes.
It is EXQUISITELY good-looking, and it can boost your living room’s vine exponentially. Plus, it requires little effort to grow: indirect sunlight and a bit of occasional watering.
As for its beauty, it’s all about the leaves. The plant rarely grows to over 8 inches, so the leaves are the main attraction. This pairs up well with the reddish stalks.
IMPORTANT: The silvery/white sections on the leaves tend to SHINE under bright light.
#22. Teardrop Peperomia (Peperomia orba)
Oval leaves with variegated colors make the Teardrop Peperomia an unmissable variety.
You get yellow margins and splotches on the green canvas of the leaves. The center tends to achieve a diffused silvery color that adds up to its beauty.
As for growth, you only need to ensure little water and let the soil dry before rewatering. It also thrives with little light.
THRILLING: There are many subvarieties of this peperomia growing with color mixtures of red, cream, silver, and even black marks.
#23. Trailing Jade Peperomia (Peperomia rotundifolia)
The name is not a coincidence. This peperomia is indeed a trailing variety, but also way more than that.\
At first, it looks like the typical succulent, with fleshy leaves and vibrant green color. But it is the bushy appearance that stands out – especially as it starts to spread around.
You can enjoy this variety at up t 15 inches high and over 30 inches in spread. And with the intertwining stems, you get a vine-like appearance that boosts up the beauty. Add the button-like shape of its leaves for even higher prettiness.
Grow it in temperatures no lower than 65 degrees Fahrenheit and with little water. The rest will take care of itself.
NOTE: It prefers shady environments over bright ones, so you can grow it in a terrarium problem-free.
#24. Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia)
While other peperomias may also hold the name “Watermelon,” none of them look as much like one as this one does.
The resemblance is undeniable…
Silvery stripes, dark-green streaks, and a rounded shape make its leaves almost like a watermelon. The name is impossible to refute.
You can see it at heights of 8 inches and spreads of over 12 inches (IT LOVES TO CREEP AROUND).
And what’s interesting, this one is more drought-tolerant than you may think. Leave it without water for weeks, and it may not even notice.
EVEN BETTER: The underside of young leaves is completely cream-colored that adds an extra touch of beauty.
Conclusion
With so many attractive peperomia varieties, it would be a pity if you end up with none.
Don’t let that happen, and pick one from the list above. They’re all cute in their own way and easy to grow – so you should have no problem caring for one.
So, what do you think? Ready to get your indoors to a whole new level of beauty? Get one of these NOW!