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Radiator plants (Peperomia)
Also known as : Peperomior
Radiator plants comprise of a large genus of tropical and subtropical compact perennials. In nature, they grow as epiphytes on rotten wood. Many radiator plants species are popular as houseplants and terrariums due to their compact size, attractive foliage and interesting spike-shaped flowers.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Radiator plants
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Plant Height
30 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Radiator plants
Distribution of Radiator plants
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How to Grow and Care for Radiator plants
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Radiator plants is a versatile plant genus with simple care needs, appreciated for its wide variety of forms and resistance. Basic needs encompass ample light exposure without direct sunlight, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6-7), and a temperature range of 60-80°F. Common issues involve pests like aphids, mealybugs, and mites, or sensitivity to over-watering leading to root rot. Seasonally, less water and light are required in winter while more humidity is necessary during the hot summer months.
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8 most common species：
Baby rubber plant
The baby rubber plant is an evergreen, flowering plant with waxy leaves. Despite the name, it is not actually related to true rubber trees. The plant gets its scientific specific name, obtusifolia, from the term for "blunt leaved," in reference to its leaves' shapes.
Trailing jade
Trailing jade (Peperomia rotundifolia) is a plant species also known as jade necklace, creeping buttons and round leaf Peperomia. Trailing jade is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. This species grows well in high humidity. Trailing jade is a popular houseplant. When growing trailing jade as a houseplant, care should be taken not to overwater this species.
Vining Peperomia
Vining Peperomia (Peperomia serpens) is a plant species native to Central America, South America, and Africa. Vining Peperomia is a popular houseplant. This species is considered easy to grow and propagate. For those growing it as a houseplant, vining Peperomia does not grow well in direct sunlight. This species should be kept in low light and watered infrequently to avoid overwatering.
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia (*Peperomia caperata*) is a plant with heart-shaped leaves that is native to Brazil. The Latin name *Peperomia caperata* is an amalgam of two Greek words. The word 'peperi' means pepper, and the word 'homoios' means resembling. Emerald ripple peperomia is related to *Piper nigrum*, otherwise known as black pepper.
Pincushion peperomia
Pincushion peperomia (Peperomia ferreyrae) is a perennial semi-succulent native to rainforests of South America. Pincushion peperomia is also commonly known as Happy Beans Peperomia and Green Beans Peperomia. This species is often grown as a houseplant and should be placed in bright indirect sunlight for optimal growth. Pincushion peperomia slightly moist soil, but is also very vulnerable to overwatering.
Watermelon peperomia
Watermelon peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is a popular houseplant and tropical species. Watermelon peperomia is considered easy to grow and great for beginners. Its common name references its leaves, which resemble the rind of a watermelon. This species thrives in indirect light and well-drained soil.
Parallel peperomia
Parallel peperomia (Peperomia tetragona) is a South American herbaceous perennial. It is characterized by elongated stalks and showy oval leaves, which have made it a popular houseplant. It can be easily propagated by stem cuttings.
Prayer pepper
Prayer pepper (Peperomia dolabriformis) is a perennial succulent native to Peru, where it grows in warm valleys. Prayer pepper is considered easy to grow and is often cultivated as a houseplant. This species grows best in consistently moist (but not overwatered) soil. Prayer pepper is also sensitive to mealybugs.
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Baby rubber plant
Baby rubber plant
The baby rubber plant is an evergreen, flowering plant with waxy leaves. Despite the name, it is not actually related to true rubber trees. The plant gets its scientific specific name, obtusifolia, from the term for "blunt leaved," in reference to its leaves' shapes.
Trailing jade
Trailing jade
Trailing jade (Peperomia rotundifolia) is a plant species also known as jade necklace, creeping buttons and round leaf Peperomia. Trailing jade is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. This species grows well in high humidity. Trailing jade is a popular houseplant. When growing trailing jade as a houseplant, care should be taken not to overwater this species.
Vining Peperomia
Vining Peperomia
Vining Peperomia (Peperomia serpens) is a plant species native to Central America, South America, and Africa. Vining Peperomia is a popular houseplant. This species is considered easy to grow and propagate. For those growing it as a houseplant, vining Peperomia does not grow well in direct sunlight. This species should be kept in low light and watered infrequently to avoid overwatering.
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia (*Peperomia caperata*) is a plant with heart-shaped leaves that is native to Brazil. The Latin name *Peperomia caperata* is an amalgam of two Greek words. The word 'peperi' means pepper, and the word 'homoios' means resembling. Emerald ripple peperomia is related to *Piper nigrum*, otherwise known as black pepper.
Pincushion peperomia
Pincushion peperomia
Pincushion peperomia (Peperomia ferreyrae) is a perennial semi-succulent native to rainforests of South America. Pincushion peperomia is also commonly known as Happy Beans Peperomia and Green Beans Peperomia. This species is often grown as a houseplant and should be placed in bright indirect sunlight for optimal growth. Pincushion peperomia slightly moist soil, but is also very vulnerable to overwatering.
Watermelon peperomia
Watermelon peperomia
Watermelon peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is a popular houseplant and tropical species. Watermelon peperomia is considered easy to grow and great for beginners. Its common name references its leaves, which resemble the rind of a watermelon. This species thrives in indirect light and well-drained soil.
Parallel peperomia
Parallel peperomia
Parallel peperomia (Peperomia tetragona) is a South American herbaceous perennial. It is characterized by elongated stalks and showy oval leaves, which have made it a popular houseplant. It can be easily propagated by stem cuttings.
Prayer pepper
Prayer pepper
Prayer pepper (Peperomia dolabriformis) is a perennial succulent native to Peru, where it grows in warm valleys. Prayer pepper is considered easy to grow and is often cultivated as a houseplant. This species grows best in consistently moist (but not overwatered) soil. Prayer pepper is also sensitive to mealybugs.
Pepper elder
Pepper elder
Pepper elder (Peperomia pellucida) is a perennial flowering plant that blooms all year. The entire pepper elder plant is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Ruby peperomia
Ruby peperomia
The color and shape of ruby peperomia leaves are unique. The upper surface of the leaf blade is narrow and dark green, while the back of the blade curls upwards. The underside looks like a huge, bright-red tongue that wants to devour the upper surface. Ruby peperomia is shade-tolerant and suitable for indoor care as a foliage plant. Misting the surrounding air will make its leaves glossier.
Arid-land peperomia
Arid-land peperomia
Peperomia blanda, the arid-land peperomia, is a species of herb in the family Piperaceae. The species has a natural pan-tropical distribution that encompasses Asia, Africa, Australasia, Polynesia and the Americas. The species typically grows as a perennial, somewhat succulent herb to 30 cm in height, though the form varies from prostrate and creeping to up to 60 cm tall depending on environment and genotype. The typical habitat is damp rock crevices and steep stream banks.
Acorn Peperomia
Acorn Peperomia
Acorn Peperomia (Peperomia tetraphylla) is a perennial epiphyte that is commonly found growing on rocks in the rainforest. Foliage is glossy green with dark green stripes that look like a watermelon. Tiny flowers grow along a flower spike and bloom year-round.
Coin leaf peperomia
Coin leaf peperomia
The coin leaf peperomia is a tropical understory plant that has become popular as a houseplant. It is often mistaken for the Chinese money plant, which is a close relative. Its flowers are more odd-looking than pretty, resembling mouse tails, but have a very pleasant smell.
Red edge peperomia
Red edge peperomia
Red edge peperomia is a houseplant that enjoys worldwide popularity. Plant enthusiasts love it because of its showy, variegated leaves. In the wild, this attractive plant grows on other plants and uses them as support, rather than growing from the soil.
Red log
Red log
The red log is an evergreen succulent that owes its popularity to its vibrant, green leaves with red undersides. Native to the Caribbean where it grows in dense forests, this slow-growing plant can't survive freezing temperatures; in cooler climates, it's cultivated as an indoor plant.
Peperomia albovittata
Peperomia albovittata
Peperomia albovittata features a rosette of glossy, rippled green leaves marked with striking white stripes. Its compact size makes it well-suited for indoor growth, where moderate light and humidity echo its native tropical forest understories. Adaptable to a variety of household environments, peperomia albovittata thrives with minimal watering, embodying resilience and ornamental appeal.
Peperomia leptostachya
Peperomia leptostachya
Peperomia leptostachya is a unique indoor plant with delicate stems and glossy leaves. It is a part of the pepper family and is native to South America. None has no economic or culinary value, but its striking green foliage makes it a popular choice for houseplants.
Variegated cupid peperomia
Variegated cupid peperomia
Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' is named for its distinctively two-colored or ‘variegated’ leaves, which feature green centers surrounded by cream edges. Variegated cupid peperomia is easy to care for and tolerant of artificial light, making it ideal for indoor growth. Since it has a trailing habit, it is best displayed when grown in a hanging basket.
Baby rubber plant
Baby rubber plant
In contrast to its plain-leaved parent, baby rubber plant has striking leaves that are a mixture of lemon yellow and lime green that richly merit its name. This American native can't survive the cold and so is grown indoors in most climates. Its mounded growth is ideal for containers of hanging baskets. It retains water in its stem and so doesn't require frequent watering.
Peperomia Bibi
Peperomia Bibi
Peperomia Bibi is an epiphyte, growing on trees instead of in soil, but ironically makes a good ground cover provided that the soil it is planted in is well-draining. A common myth about this plant is that it is water-loving, but it is actually a succulent, and thus very susceptible to root rot.
Teardrop peperomia
Teardrop peperomia
Given its name, it will come as no surprise that Peperomia 'Pixie Lime' is a dwarf Peperomia hybrid with distinctive lime-green leaves. Teardrop peperomia is often grown as a houseplant but can be used as a spreading groundcover in warm climates. Its tolerance of low light conditions makes it well-suited to indoor growth.
Baby rubber plant
Baby rubber plant
Baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata') is named for its multi-colored or variegated leaves which help it to stand out from its parent plant, which has plain green leaves. These olive green and creamy white leaves offer superb ornamental appeal and this plant is well-adapted to thrive in low light environments.
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia(Peperomia caperata 'Little Fantasy') is a small, bushy plant with heavily rippled, heart-shaped leaves. What makes it stand out are its size (it is classified as a dwarf plant) and leaves, which are smaller and lighter green than its cousins' and are paired with striking red stems. It is aptly named for its small size and showiness.
Felted pepperface
Felted pepperface
The felted pepperface is a houseplant named for its fuzzy leaves, which resemble felt in texture. Its leaves will curl in on themselves to try and protect them if the plant is receiving too much sunlight.
Marble Peperomia
Marble Peperomia
A succulent-like type of Peperomia, marble Peperomia is a selected cultivar, distinguished from its parent plant by its variegated leaves. The foliage is dark green and adorned with white or creamy yellow markings which resemble marbling, hence the cultivar's name.
Peperomia meridana
Peperomia meridana
The peperomia meridana is a popular houseplant native to Central America that is often incorporated into terrariums or displayed in pots on a windowsill. Its leaves are small, stiff, and have deep ridges, giving this plant a uniquely appealing appearance.
Frost Peperomia
Frost Peperomia
The distinctive leaves of the Frost Peperomia give this cultivar its common name, and set it apart from its parent plant. Vertical ripples in the leaves are dark green at the base fading to a slivery-white at the tip. Its attractive foliage makes frost Peperomia a popular houseplant.
Coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop'
Coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop'
Coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop' is a captivating houseplant that adds a touch of elegance to any indoor space. Its unique foliage resembles raindrops falling from slender stems, making it a standout among other plants. This Peperomia variety is known for its ease of care, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Native to South America, it thrives in humid environments and prefers indirect light. The glossy, succulent-like leaves of coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop' add a lush and tropical feel to your home decor, making it a must-have for plant enthusiasts.
Pincushion peperomia 'Happy Bean'
Pincushion peperomia 'Happy Bean'
Pincushion peperomia 'Happy Bean' is a striking succulent with long bean-like foliage and red-tinted stems. Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, this plant can tolerate low light and dry conditions, making it a great choice for indoor gardeners. Its unique appearance has earned it the common name 'Happy Bean'.
Radiator plant
Radiator plant
Radiator plant has striated foliage that resembles the markings of a beetle. Although it may look like a succulent, beetle peperomia requires lots of water and can be grown in the soil or as an epiphyte on top of other plants.
Columnar peperomia
Columnar peperomia
Columnar peperomia is a small, resilient succulent with fleshy leaves that form a unique stacked arrangement along its creeping stems. These circular leaves are adapted to store water, an attribute that allows columnar peperomia to thrive in its native rocky and arid habitats. The leaf surfaces are marked by subtle window-like areas that facilitate photosynthesis, even in low-light conditions, highlighting the plant's adaptability and efficiency.
Radiator plant 'Rosso'
Radiator plant 'Rosso'
Radiator plant 'Rosso' is a small but spectacular plant featuring vertically ruffled dark green leaves on red stems, with rusty-red undersides. Its common name Radiator plant comes from the red coloring on the leaves, which also differentiates it from other Peperomias.
Little fantasy pepper 'Variegata'
Little fantasy pepper 'Variegata'
Little fantasy pepper 'Variegata' is distinct for its foliage, which begins very pale and matures to a rich, speckled green. A cultivar of Peperomia caperata, its name refers to its multicolored leaves. This plant makes a wonderful houseplant with indirect or artificial light, and slightly cooler temperatures ensure variegation.
Peperomia Teardrop
Peperomia Teardrop
Peperomia Teardrop gets its name from its small stature since this is a dwarf variety of Peperomia. It was developed from the slightly taller Peperomia orba. This tropical native is typically grown as a houseplant for its fleshy evergreen leaves. Its compact size makes it suitable for small containers.
Variegated teardrop peperomia
Variegated teardrop peperomia
A popular houseplant, variegated teardrop peperomia shares similarities and differences with its parent plants. It is a slow-growing and easy to care for plant, like others in the genus. However, its variegated leaves make it easy to identify from other plants in the family.
Peperomia Jelly
Peperomia Jelly
A small, compact tropical plant with exceptionally showy foliage, peperomia Jelly is a highly popular houseplant. The Latin name of the genus Peperomia means "similar to pepper" due to the fact that peperomia Jelly is closely related to black pepper.
Red Log peperomia
Red Log peperomia
Commonly known as 'Red log' to garden enthusiasts, red Log peperomia hails from the Caribbean. Its leaves are an attractive shade of red underneath, with dark green overhead. This plant doesn’t grow too big, which makes it suitable for miniature gardens or as a houseplant.
Ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple'
Ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple'
The unique foliage of ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple' sets it apart from its parent plant. The dark green, heavily rippled, heart-shaped leaves have a distinctive metallic purple sheen that emphasizes their dramatic texture. Named for that shimmer of color, Ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple' is a popular houseplant prized for its attractive foliage and ease of care.
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peperomia
Peperomia is a striking houseplant named for its distinctive white and green leaves (Albo-marginata means "white-edged"). These leaves are much showier than the plain green leaves of the parent plant and provide plenty of ornamental appeal. This hybrid is a popular garden plant because of its ease of care. Unlike the similar-looking Ficus tineke, this plant is not toxic.
Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Emerald Ripple Peperomia
The bright green, rippled foliage of Emerald ripple peperomia 'Emerald Ripple' gives this cultivar its common name and make it stand out from its parent plant. The attractive heart-shaped foliage makes this a popular houseplant, and emerald Ripple Peperomia is also used in shade gardens in temperate climates.
Piccolo Banda Peperomia
Piccolo Banda Peperomia
Piccolo Banda Peperomia is commonly used as a houseplant, grown for the striking foliage that sets it apart from other species in the genus. This semi-succulent plant has attractive silvery-green foliage with either dark green or light purple veining running across the leaves.
Teardrop peperomia
Teardrop peperomia
Teardrop peperomia is a popular houseplant due to its compact size and ease of care. Its small, round leaves are typically green, but some cultivars have variegated patterns. Its low maintenance and ability to thrive in low light make it a great choice for beginners and busy plant parents.
Radiator plant 'Rana Verde'
Radiator plant 'Rana Verde'
Radiator plant 'Rana Verde' is an elegant and compact hybrid that makes an excellent houseplant in cooler climates. The name 'rana verde' in the scientific name Peperomia albovittata 'Rana Verde' translates from Spanish as 'green frog,' referring to its distinctive rounded leaves, which bear a passing resemblance to frogs. It is easy to care for and well-suited to typical house heat and humidity.
Cypress Peperomia
Cypress Peperomia
Cypress Peperomia is found creeping up trees and across the ground in its native habit, but it is also a popular houseplant. The small plant is grown for its attractive, glossy leaves that are missing the variegated colors found in some other species.
Peperomia 'Hope'
Peperomia 'Hope'
Unlike other trailing plants, peperomia 'Hope' has larger leaves that grow in bunches of three or four and are set wider apart along the stem. This species is indigenous to Central and South America. Peperomia 'Hope' is named after the Greek words 'peperi' and 'homios', meaning 'like a pepper'.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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Radiator plants
Peperomia
Also known as: Peperomior
Radiator plants comprise of a large genus of tropical and subtropical compact perennials. In nature, they grow as epiphytes on rotten wood. Many radiator plants species are popular as houseplants and terrariums due to their compact size, attractive foliage and interesting spike-shaped flowers.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Radiator plants
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Attributes of Radiator plants
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Plant Height
30 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Radiator plants
Distribution of Radiator plants
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Distribution Map of Radiator plants
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Radiator plants
Feedback
Radiator plants is a versatile plant genus with simple care needs, appreciated for its wide variety of forms and resistance. Basic needs encompass ample light exposure without direct sunlight, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6-7), and a temperature range of 60-80°F. Common issues involve pests like aphids, mealybugs, and mites, or sensitivity to over-watering leading to root rot. Seasonally, less water and light are required in winter while more humidity is necessary during the hot summer months.
How to Water Radiator plants?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Radiator plants?
How to Propagate Radiator plants?
How to Plant Radiator plants?
Exploring the Radiator plants Plants
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8 most common species：
Baby rubber plant
The baby rubber plant is an evergreen, flowering plant with waxy leaves. Despite the name, it is not actually related to true rubber trees. The plant gets its scientific specific name, obtusifolia, from the term for "blunt leaved," in reference to its leaves' shapes.
Trailing jade
Trailing jade (Peperomia rotundifolia) is a plant species also known as jade necklace, creeping buttons and round leaf Peperomia. Trailing jade is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. This species grows well in high humidity. Trailing jade is a popular houseplant. When growing trailing jade as a houseplant, care should be taken not to overwater this species.
Vining Peperomia
Vining Peperomia (Peperomia serpens) is a plant species native to Central America, South America, and Africa. Vining Peperomia is a popular houseplant. This species is considered easy to grow and propagate. For those growing it as a houseplant, vining Peperomia does not grow well in direct sunlight. This species should be kept in low light and watered infrequently to avoid overwatering.
Emerald ripple peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia (*Peperomia caperata*) is a plant with heart-shaped leaves that is native to Brazil. The Latin name *Peperomia caperata* is an amalgam of two Greek words. The word 'peperi' means pepper, and the word 'homoios' means resembling. Emerald ripple peperomia is related to *Piper nigrum*, otherwise known as black pepper.
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All Species of Radiator plants
Baby rubber plant
Trailing jade
Vining Peperomia
Emerald ripple peperomia
Pincushion peperomia
Watermelon peperomia
Parallel peperomia
Prayer pepper
Pepper elder
Ruby peperomia
Arid-land peperomia
Acorn Peperomia
Coin leaf peperomia
Red edge peperomia
Red log
Peperomia albovittata
Peperomia leptostachya
Variegated cupid peperomia
Baby rubber plant
Peperomia Bibi
Teardrop peperomia
Baby rubber plant
Emerald ripple peperomia
Felted pepperface
Marble Peperomia
Peperomia meridana
Frost Peperomia
Coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop'
Pincushion peperomia 'Happy Bean'
Radiator plant
Columnar peperomia
Radiator plant 'Rosso'
Little fantasy pepper 'Variegata'
Peperomia Teardrop
Variegated teardrop peperomia
Peperomia Jelly
Red Log peperomia
Ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple'
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Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Piccolo Banda Peperomia
Teardrop peperomia
Radiator plant 'Rana Verde'
Cypress Peperomia
Peperomia 'Hope'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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