Peperomia argyraea Jewel orchids The genus name Philodendron comes

The genus name Philodendron comes from Greek: philo (“loving”) and dendron (“tree”)

With its velvet-textured foliage

it develops into a striking foliage plant that brings bold tropical presence into any collection

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Young leaves may remain almost whole

Peperomia argyraea Jewel orchids The genus name Philodendron comesPeperomia argyraea Red leaf stalks rise from the short central stem of Watermelon Peperomia and attach to the underside of each leaf, away from its edge. From this attachment point, the main veins spread across broad, slightly shield shaped blades. Silver grey bands alternate with dark green along the veins, creating a strong striped pattern across the leaves.