Which Peperomia variety to choose?

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

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

Why choose Peperomia sarcophylla? If you are looking for a Peperomia with thick silver foliage and spectacular pronounced veins that create a graphic and sculptural effect, sarcophylla is the perfect choice. It is the most graphic and contemporary variety.

Exposure & placement

The Peperomia sarcophylla 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, avoids direct sunlight.
• Ideal: office, shelf, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dimly lit 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 sarcophylla is perfect for spaces without windows or with very low light — it’s the ideal plant for offices, bathrooms, and shelves away from windows.

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 silver shine and highlight the veins.

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 thick, fleshy silver foliage and spectacular pronounced veins, the Peperomia sarcophylla adds a touch of sophistication and texture to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and contemporary focal point.

• To pair with: Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, Aspidistra, Aglaonema, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a sophisticated and contemporary urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the silver foliage and pronounced veins.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, kitchen, or living room to bring a graphic and sophisticated touch.

The pronounced veins create a sculptural and graphic effect that adds a touch of sophistication and contemporary texture.

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 away from windows.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their silver shine and highlight the spectacular veins.
• Enjoy its graphic effect: Peperomia sarcophylla is the most sculptural and contemporary variety.

A true tropical gem, Peperomia sarcophylla captivates with its thick silver foliage and spectacular pronounced veins. An ideal plant to bring sophistication and graphic texture to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia sarcophylla
• Common name: Peperomia sarcophylla
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø15 × H25 cm
• 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 / Sculptural / Contemporary
• Particularity: thick and fleshy silver-green foliage, spectacular pronounced veins, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, slow growth, graphic and sculptural effect

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver color and the depth of the veins naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the age of the plant.