Peperomia polybotrya

Common Names

Raindrop Peperomia, Coin Leaf Peperomia, Coin Plant, Raindrop Plant, Coin-Leaf Plant, Raindrop, Raindrops

Summary

Raindrop peperomia is a compact evergreen perennial native to tropical South America (Colombia and Peru), with thick, glossy, heart shaped leaves on upright stems; typical size around 6 to 12 inches tall; leaves store water; flowers are greenish white spikes that are fragrant but short lived; often misidentified as Pilea peperomioides but with thicker, more pointed leaves.

Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun; prefers 65 to 80°F; humidity around 40 to 60%; well draining soil with peat moss and perlite; water when the top 1 to 2 inches dry; prefers pot bound conditions and should be repotted every 2 to 3 years; propagate by leaf or stem cuttings; fertilize monthly in spring and summer and skip in winter; can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 10 to 12; non toxic to humans and pets.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

10-12 inches

Spread

10-12 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 10-12

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial shade.

Soil Type

Well-draining, airy soil, equal mix of peat moss and perlite, with options such as African Violet potting mix or cactus/succulent mix

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil

Soil pH

Tolerates all pH levels

Bloom Color

Greenish-white

Bloom Time

Summer

Foliage Color

Green with dark-green glossy leaves and pale-green undersides.

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Seasons of Interest

All four seasons

Propagation Methods

Cuttings (leaf and stem) and Division; cuttings can be propagated in water or soil