Which Peperomia variety to choose?

The Peperomia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Peperomia Rana Verde stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Peperomia Rana Verde (this plant): bright shiny green foliage, compact fleshy leaves, compact shape (15 cm). Bright green version.
• Peperomia Hope: tender green round foliage, trailing stems, compact and bushy shape (15 cm). Compact trailing version.
• Peperomia Raindrop: water drop-shaped foliage, shiny green, compact upright shape. Graphic upright version.
• Peperomia Rotundifolia: round and shiny bright green foliage, elegant trailing stems. Classic trailing version.
• Peperomia caperata Rosso: dark green and burgundy wrinkled foliage, spectacular texture, compact shape (15 cm). Textured burgundy version.
• Peperomia Napoli Nights: dark green almost black foliage, compact, elegant shape (15 cm). Sophisticated dark version.
• Peperomia sarcophylla: thick and fleshy silvery green foliage, pronounced veins, upright shape (25 cm). Fleshy silver version.
• Peperomia Burning Bush: fiery red and green foliage, spectacular bicolor colors, compact shape (25 cm). Bright red and green version.
• Peperomia Red Canyon: spectacular bright red foliage, uniform intense color, compact shape (25 cm). Bright red version.

Why choose the Peperomia Rana Verde? If you are looking for a Peperomia with bright shiny green foliage and a compact shape perfect for small spaces, the Rana Verde is the perfect choice. Its fleshy bright green leaves bring freshness and vitality.

Exposure & location

The Peperomia Rana Verde perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dimly lit spaces. It enjoys indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.

• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or room away from windows.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Peperomia Rana Verde is perfect for small spaces and desks — its compact size (15 cm) and tolerance to low light make it the ideal plant for tight spaces.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry deeply between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, reduce to once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.

Peperomia prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — avoid excess water that causes stems and roots to rot.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its bright shiny green foliage and compact fleshy leaves, the Peperomia Rana Verde brings a touch of freshness and vitality to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and soothing focal point.

• To pair with: Fittonia, Pilea, Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, or other small compact plants to create a miniature urban jungle on a desk or shelf.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or mini woven basket to highlight the bright green foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, or small space to add a touch of freshness.

The bright shiny green foliage creates a luminous effect that brightens spaces and brings a touch of freshness and vitality.

Verdeia Tips

• Water sparingly: the Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves and prefers to be slightly underwatered.
• Avoid excess water: the main cause of death is stem and root rot.
• Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces and small offices.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and improve photosynthesis.
• Benefit from its compact size: the Peperomia Rana Verde is perfect for small spaces and offices.

A true tropical gem, the Peperomia Rana Verde captivates with its shiny bright green foliage and compact size. An ideal plant to bring freshness and vitality to small spaces.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia 'Rana Verde'
• Common name: Peperomia Rana Verde
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø11 × H15 cm
• Adult size: up to 20–25 cm indoors
• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: low, allow to dry deeply between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Compact / Fresh / Small spaces
• Particularity: shiny bright green foliage, compact fleshy leaves, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, slow growth, compact size perfect for small spaces

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the bright green and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.