Back to Top Peperomia sp. Most species have slightly succulent foliage. Peperomias, because of their variety, can also have many uses, from table plants, hanging baskets, to ground covers in terrariums. Back to Top Philodendron sp. It grows extremely fast if given proper conditions.
Some species even climb if given a support such as a moss totem pole.
The most well known species is the climber P. scandens with heart-shaped leaves. Other species include P. X 'Red Princess', P. selloum , and P. squamiferum. . Prune young plants to keep them full and bushy. Swedish Ivy will flower late fall to winter. The variegated species, P. madagascariensis 'Mintleaf' is very popular.