

It looks very similar to the “baby rubber plant” variety. This variety has beautiful succulent-looking leaves with variegated with greens and yellows and red edging.

Peperomia clusifolia (aka red edge or rainbow peperomia) The leaves are smooth and shiny looking with gray/silverish “stripes” that give the leaves a watermelon-like pattern. Watermelon peperomia is a beautiful variety with circular-shaped leaves. Peperomia argyreia (aka watermelon peperomia) Leaves are often variegated with greens and yellows. And the plants stay quite small, unlike other plants with leaves like these. This variety is often called the baby rubber plant because the plants have leaves with a smooth, rubbery look to them. Peperomia obtusifolia (aka baby rubber plant) Here are four of the most common varieties you might see at your local nursery. There are loads of different varieties of Peperomia, and some can look quite different from what you might typically think of when you think of peperomia. What are the most common varieties of Peperomia?
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Like easy-to-care-for plants? You’ll also love my guides on how to take care of snake plants, how to take care of pothos plants, how to take care of rubber plants, how to care for elephant ear varieties, how to care for philodendron, tips for taking care of succulents indoors, and how to care for prickly pear cactus pads. You might have heard varieties referred to by the names radiator plants or baby rubber plants. Since there are so many varieties, you’ll probably see a sign saying something like “various peperomia” at your nursery. Peperomias are lovely small plants with a variety of beautiful leaves. And pet parents rejoice-these are also not poisonous to pets, so you don’t have to get creative with keeping them out of reach. They are patient and forgiving, and with over 1,500 species of peperomia, you’re sure to find something to your liking. Especially given the current obsession with easy-to-care-for houseplants. It’s peperomia time! I’m surprised at how much I don’t see people recommending peperomia plants. This post shares everything you need to know about peperomia plant care, including the most common peperomia varieties and how to help them thrive.
