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Peperomia Rotundifolia Peperomia rotundifolia

Previously known as:

  • Peperomia lanjouwii
  • Piper rotundifolium
Phonetic Spelling
pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh
Description

The Round Leaf Peperomia is a creeping, semi-succulent, herbaceous perennial and an epiphyte that is native to Central and South America. Its trailing and creeping habit and peculiar round leaves make it great for hanging baskets. The leaves are bright green, small, round, and plump. This plant is ideal as a houseplant or office plant due to its easy care and compact size. 

The plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid cold drafts and direct sunlight. The plant thrives in high humidity, but it is tolerant of normal household conditions. If needed mist the plant periodically.

Quick ID Hints:

  • creeping, semi-succulent, epiphyte, trailing habit, up to 12 inches long
  • slender, fleshy, brownish stems with fine hairs
  • thick, round, soft, bright green leaves with light green veins
  • flowers are small yellowish spikes

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Monitor for mealybugs. It may be susceptible to root rot, cutting rot, and ring spots. Curling leaves may result from low humidity or dry soil. Yellow leaves result from overwatering.

More information on Peperomia.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Hope'
    low growing, trailing habit with miniature green round leaves, slow growing
'Hope'
Tags:
#houseplant#epiphytic#hanging baskets#creeping#trailing#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#perennial
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Hope'
    low growing, trailing habit with miniature green round leaves, slow growing
'Hope'
Tags:
#houseplant#epiphytic#hanging baskets#creeping#trailing#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#perennial
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Peperomia
    Species:
    rotundifolia
    Family:
    Piperaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Mexico to Tropical America
    Distribution:
    Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela
    Play Value:
    Easy to Grow
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Epiphyte
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Houseplant
    Habit/Form:
    Creeping
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Spike
    Flower Description:
    The flowers are short yellowish spikes. Indoor plants rarely flower.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Fleshy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Shape:
    Orbicular
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Bright green, thick rounded leaves, and less than 0.5 inches in diameter.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Surface:
    Hairy (pubescent)
    Stem Description:
    Slender, fleshy, brownish stems with tiny fine hairs.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Hanging Baskets
    Houseplants
    Design Feature:
    Accent