Peperomia

Peperomia is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae. It is estimated that there are at least over 1,000 species, occurring in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Peperomias have adapted to many different environments and their appearance varies greatly. Most Peperomia plants are a perfect choice for beginner houseplant enthusiasts. Not only are they forgiving plants that tolerate some benign neglect, but also the spectacular variety of colors and textures available within the species means that you can amass a very interesting collection of plants.