Peperomia

Unlike plants Peperomia is distantly-related to, they are grown not for food purposes, but for ornamental purposes. Their flower spikes lack a perianth, or petals and sepals, and instead are borne on a spike. The spike, or inflorescence, is an easy way to identify a blooming plant is from the Piperaceae. It might not be the most attractive flower, however, Peperomia plants are grown for their beautiful foliage, not their blooms. They are semi-succulent, adaptable, visual-appealing, and pet-friendly—all characteristics that make for suitable houseplants. Of the 1,000 species of peperomia plants, all are completely safe for cats and dogs. It is a resilient and durable little plant. Its leaves have a unique pattern, combining hues of green. It comes in several leaf variations, so you can pick your favorite of all - or maybe a few.

Peperomia has the ability to be propagated from any part of the plant, except for the roots. Stem, or even leaf, cuttings can root if given proper conditions, which makes it quite valuable in the horticultural industry. This ability is more common in more ancient lineages, but randomly; and whether or not it is an ancient characteristic, or just an evolutionary quirk remains to be known. Being relatively easy to grow, species of Peperomia have been sold as houseplants since the 1930s.

Appearance: Green shades, ornamental leaves
Light Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight
Difficulty: Easy