Peperomia caperata aka Emerald Ripple Pepper

Peperomia caperata, also known as the emerald ripple peperomia, is a tropical plant native to Brazil and a member of the Piperaceae family, which also includes black peppercorns. This evergreen perennial is a popular houseplant, with its corrugated heart-shaped leaves and narrow spikes of white flowers in summer. The plant prefers a minimum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F) and is often grown indoors in most temperate regions. It has numerous cultivars, with 'Luna Red' being a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The emerald ripple peperomia is sometimes called the Little Fantasy Pepper, Green ripple peperomia, or ivy-leaf Peperomia, and its dark leaves almost appear purple. The plant's leaves have a wrinkled, wavy texture, and it has slender spikes of small greenish-white flowers, which are usually pinkish to reddish. This plant can be easily propagated by leaves, making it easy to share with friends. Peperomia plants have an interesting history, with their fruits and seeds traveling over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, stuck to a bird's feet! Despite their adventurous past, Peperomia caperata is commonly used as an interior specimen or a desktop plant, adding a touch of tropical beauty to any space.