Peperomia orba aka Teardrop Peperomia

Peperomia orba, also known as the "Teardrop Peperomia," is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. Although its native range is unknown as it is only known from cultivation, it is a relatively easy, compact, and attractive little plant to grow. The plant's light green thick succulent leaves have a light silver stripe down the midvein, giving it a unique appearance. Peperomia plants belong to the pepper family, along with black peppercorns, and are native to South American rainforests where they thrive in the loamy, dappled light, cool understory of the rainforest. Despite their slightly succulent leaves, Peperomia plants prefer higher humidity and more water than most succulents. Before being named Peperomia orba, the plant was known by various names including Peperomia Astrid, Peperomia Princess Astrid, Peperomia Pixie, and Peperomia Teardrop. The name "orba" was given by G.S. Bunting, who named the plant based on samples in cultivation obtained from greenhouses of the University of Gothenburg, with no knowledge of their further origins, hence the epithet "orphan" in Latin. Peperomia plants are easily propagated by leaves, making them easy to share with friends. Fun fact: the fruits and seeds of Peperomia plants have traveled over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, stuck to a bird's feet, which is one of the longest distances ever recorded!