Which Peperomia variety to choose?

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

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

Why choose the Peperomia Raindrop? If you’re looking for a Peperomia with water drop-shaped foliage and a graphic, elegant upright habit, the Raindrop is the perfect choice. Delivered with its matte black ceramic pot, it’s ready to enhance your interior.

Exposure & location

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

• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: office, shelf, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dim living room, 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 Raindrop is perfect for spaces without windows or with very low light — it’s the ideal plant for offices, bathrooms, and shelves away from windows. Its included matte black ceramic pot adds a touch of contemporary elegance.

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 — the included ceramic pot has appropriate drainage.
• 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 glossy water drop-shaped foliage and elegant matte black ceramic pot, the Peperomia Raindrop brings a touch of freshness and contemporary elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and soothing focal point.

• Pair with: Fittonia, Pilea, Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, or other small compact plants to create an elegant urban jungle on a desk or shelf.
• Decor style: the matte black ceramic pot fits perfectly into modern, Scandinavian, minimalist, or industrial interiors.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, or living room to bring a graphic and elegant touch.

The water drop-shaped foliage creates a soothing graphic effect, and the matte black ceramic pot adds a touch of contemporary elegance ready to enhance your interior.

Verdeia Tips

• Water sparingly: 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 away from windows.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and improve photosynthesis.
• Enjoy its included pot: the matte black ceramic pot is ready to enhance your interior without the need for immediate repotting.

A true tropical gem, the Peperomia Raindrop captivates with its water drop-shaped foliage and elegant matte black ceramic pot. A plant ready to gift or to enhance your interior.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia polybotrya
• Common name: Peperomia Raindrop, Coin-leaf Peperomia
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Pot dimensions: Ø12 × H25 cm (matte black ceramic pot included)
• Adult size: up to 30–35 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: Graphic / Elegant / Contemporary
• Feature: water drop-shaped foliage, glossy graphic green, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to pets, slow growth, matte black ceramic pot included, ready to gift

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The size and density of the foliage naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the age of the plant. The matte black ceramic pot (Ø12 × H25 cm) is included.