Types Of Peperomia Plants To Decorate The Home Yard

Tanaman Peperomia (Alda Gonzales-Cuevas / Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Peperomia is known as an ornamental plant that can thrive and requires simple maintenance. In fact, Peperomia plants also consist of various types so you can choose them based on shape and color. Well, to get acquainted more closely with peperomia plants, consider the following types.

Belly Button Peperomia

The first type is called belly button peperomia which has the characteristics of small leaves, slightly hairy, and dark green or has a combination of luxurious colors. This type of Peperomia plant is suitable for placing in humid areas. For maintenance, make sure you don't over-water it and store it in an area that isn't exposed to direct sunlight.

Columbian Peperomia

Next is the Columbian Peperomia which has a fairly small size with a leaf color consisting of a combination of dark green, blackish, and burgundy. This type of peperomia also has a silver line in the middle of the leaf surface, so it is perfect for those of you who want to add to your collection of unique plants at home.

Watermelon Peperomia

Having a leaf shape resembling a heart with a pattern and color similar to that of a watermelon rind, this type of Peperomia can grow to a size of 6-12 inches. Compared to other types, the Peperomia watermelon has larger leaves. In addition, you can place this peperomia close to other types of plants that do not require excessive watering techniques.

Ripple Peperomia

There is also a type of peperomia plant that has wrinkled leaves and can grow about 6-8 inches, namely, ripple peperomia. There are several colors in this type of Peperomia. However, the most popular are purplish red and dark green. For storage, you can place ripple peperomia indoors or in an outdoor area that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Rainbow Peperomia

As the name implies, this type of Peperomia plant has leaves that resemble rainbow colors. Consisting of a combination of three colors, namely yellow, pink, and green, rainbow peperomia is very suitable to be cared for by beginners because it can still thrive even if you rarely water it.