Plant guide
Round-leaf peperomia
Peperomia rotundifolia
Round-leaf peperomia is considered non-toxic to cats. Its small leaves and trailing stems suit a hanging pot. The nickname “trailing jade” does not make it a Crassula jade plant.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Peperomia rotundifolia only. Confirm the botanical label; a photograph cannot identify a visitor’s specimen.
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NC State Extension — Peperomia rotundifolia
By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Peperomia rotundifolia
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Peperomia rotundifolia only; the light and water categories summarize the cited growing guidance.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Choose bright, indirect light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep the mix moist but freely drained.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Avoid cold drafts. A preferred numerical growing range was not established in the reviewed source.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
Higher humidity is preferred, although ordinary indoor conditions are tolerated.
- Potting
- Use a potting mix with good drainage.
- Through the year
- Watch for yellowing from excess water or curling leaves from dry conditions.
Growing-guide sources
- Peperomia rotundifolia - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Exact named species; garden conditions are not relabeled as indoor requirements.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Round-leaf peperomia: plant safety reference ↗ASPCA Poison Control · Accessed
The ASPCA entry names the exact species and explicitly classifies it as non-toxic to cats. NC State supplies identity and growing guidance.
- Round-leaf peperomia: supporting reference ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed 2026-10-17
- Round-leaf peperomia: supporting reference ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Safety last reviewed .