Raindrop Peperomia (Peperomia polybotrya)

Peperomia raindrop (Peperomia polybotrya) 🌧️💚
A compact and easy-going houseplant, perfect for apartments or smaller spaces. With its glossy, heart-shaped deep green leaves, Peperomia raindrop brings lush foliage without demanding much in return. It usually stays under one foot tall, making it an ideal choice for shelves, desks, or windowsills.

Plant Care

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade, but avoid harsh direct sun.
• Watering: Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Do not overwater — it stores water in its thick leaves.
• Temperature: Prefers 16–24°C. Keep away from draughts.
• Humidity: Average household humidity is fine, but it appreciates a little extra in dry spaces.
• Feed: Fertilise monthly during spring and summer with a diluted houseplant feed.

Good to Know

• Growth: Stays compact (under 30cm tall).
• Foliage: Thick, glossy, raindrop-shaped leaves.
• Toxicity: Non-toxic — safe for pets and children.
• Also Known As: Coin-leaf Peperomia, Raindrop Plant.
• Origin: Native to South America.

Meet Your Plant

• Growth: Leaf shape, colour and growth habit naturally vary between individual plants.
• Pet Safety: Generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but chewing plants is best discouraged.
• Botanical Name: Peperomia polybotrya

Living plants naturally vary in size, shape and colour. Check the product options for supplied pot dimensions where available.