Where Do Peperomia Come from?

Origin. Peperomia is a member of a large family of some 500 ornamental foliage plants, and is related to pepper. There are some 1600 native species. In the wild the plant grows in the Amazon region of South America, preferably under trees where it's warm and shady.

Where are Peperomia native to?

Peperomia obtusifolia is a bushy upright plant that is native to southern Florida and the Caribbean.

What makes a plant a Peperomia?

Peperomia plants are normally compact, rarely growing more than 12 inches in height in the indoor setting, making them ideal for containers, balconies or small indoor spaces. They normally have sturdy stems and many have fleshy leaves, with succulent characteristics.