peperomia

American  

[pep-uh-roh-mee-uh] / ˌpɛp əˈroʊ mi ə /

noun

1. any of numerous tropical and subtropical plants belonging to the genus Peperomia, of the pepper family, cultivated as houseplants for their ornamental foliage.

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peperomia British  

/ pɛpəˈrəʊmɪə /

noun

1. any plant of the large genus Peperomia from tropical and subtropical America with slightly fleshy ornamental leaves, some of which are grown as pot plants: family Piperaceae

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Etymology

Origin of peperomia

< New Latin < Greek péper ( i ) pepper + ( h ) om ( ós ) same ( homo-; the intended sense is probably that of hómoios like, similar) + New Latin -ia -ia

Example Sentences

The Lavia-Garcias’ boutique plant shop offers an assortment of succulents and other plants such as fiddle leaf, pathos, peperomia and calico kitten crassula sourced from local nurseries.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

A tapestry of philodendron, pothos and trailing peperomia varieties, for instance, creates a romantic backdrop for her bed.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022

The National Garden Bureau declared 2022 the year of the peperomia, but fans are also craving alocasias, anthuriums, calatheas and hoyas of all kinds.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2022

Nick Cutsumpas, a Los Angeles-based plant consultant, recommends the slow-growing peperomia for new plant parents and those in small spaces.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022

My peperomia is thriving, each leaf full and luminous.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour