Peperomia caperata


Peperomia caperata, the emerald ripple peperomia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae, native to Brazil. It is a mound-forming evergreen perennial growing to tall and wide, with corrugated heart-shaped leaves, and narrow spikes of white flowers long, in summer.
With a minimum temperature requirement of, P. caperata must be grown indoors in most temperate regions.

Cultivars

Peperomia caperata is a popular houseplant. Numerous cultivars have been developed, of which 'Luna Red' has gained the Royal [Horticultural Society]'s Award of [Garden Merit].