If you are looking for a colourful, special plant that is easy to care for, the Peperomia verticillata Red Log is something for you. This indoor plant has nice double colouring in its leaves. The front has a beautiful dark green colour while the back of the leaf is red. Place the plant in a well-lit position where it will get enough light but avoid full sunlight. It will do well when watered once a week with a little water.
This beautiful plant is originally from Bolivia.
The Peperomia family is a very large plant family of about 500 ornamental foliage plants and is related to the pepper plant. Most Peperomia variations originally come from the Amazon basin of South America, where they grow in warm and shaded conditions. Peperomias are easy to care for and suitable for most rooms in the home. Most plants produce a flower of a striking colour or small bell or spike flower.