Easy-Care Tropical
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 12-15 Inches
Pet Safe

Raindrop Peperomia is a plant that grows on the jungle floor and prefers cool, damp conditions. The large, heart-shaped leaves of Raindrop Peperomia are often confused with the flat, round leaves of the Chinese Money Plant. Both plants have similar growth and care needs, but they are scientifically classified as different plants. Peperomia polybotrya is also commonly called a Coin Plant or Coin-leaf Peperomia.

Best Locations For Growing Raindrop Peperomia

Tropical plants thrive in humid areas of the house, such as bathrooms or kitchens. These rooms also tend to have lower light levels that Peperomia does not mind. The compact size of the Raindrop Peperomia makes it easy to grow on a shelf or desktop where it can be appreciated close up.

Raindrop Peperomia Sunlight Requirements

Raindrop Peperomia performs well in a container placed in an east- or west-facing window. The dark-green foliage will stay deep green with lower light levels, but bright indirect light will encourage flowering in the summer. Even though the flowers are small and unremarkable, they signal that the plant is growing in the right conditions.

Raindrop Peperomia Care

Pinching out old or dying stems is an excellent way to keep this plant compact and tidy. New growth will appear from the base quickly. Regular dusting with a damp cloth will shine the leaves and keep the air pores open.

Watering Raindrop Peperomia

All Peperomias store extra moisture in their stems and leaves, making them more drought tolerant than other tropicals. This also makes them more likely to be overwatered and suffer from root rot. To prevent overwatering, allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry between waterings, and discard any standing water in a saucer or cache pot.

These plants need high humidity levels above 50%. Use a portable humidifier or set the pot on a tray filled with 2-3 inches of pebbles and water. Try misting your plant with distilled water for added humidity. Do not use tap water, which contains salts and minerals that leave marks on the leaves.

Feeding Raindrop Peperomia

Fertilizing is only needed during the active growth period of spring and summer. Once a month, apply a balanced liquid feed. Choose a 1-1-2 or 10-10-10 ratio of NPK and dilute the formula to half the manufacturer's suggested amount. Peperomias slow their growth in the winter and do not require extra fertilizing.

Raindrop Peperomia Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 12-15 inches

Mature Spread: 12-15 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Shade/Description: White

Fragrant: Yes

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Green

Temperature: 65° - 80°F (18° - 27°C)

Humidity: Above Average to High (60% - 100%)

Common Name: Raindrop Peperomia

Other Name(s): Raindrop Plant, Coin Plant, Coin-Leaf Peperomia

Scientific Name: Peperomia polybotrya

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Peperomia_Raindrop-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Raindrop Peperomia