Origin
Peperomia angulata 'Rocca Vivace', also known as the 'Baby Rubber Plant', finds its origin in the rugged landscape of South America. Here, this plant thrives mainly in the warm and humid undergrowth of the tropical rainforest. However, many of the Peperomia variants are now being successfully cultivated in greenhouses around the world.

Characteristics
The Peperomia angulata 'Rocca Vivace' is a compact and low-growing plant with a rich variation of leaf colours and shapes. The plant has a creeping growth habit with heart-shaped, deep-ribbed leaves that shine in various shades of green. The plant rarely flowers, but when it does, it displays unobtrusive green spikes of flowers. Due to its compact growth, the Peperomia angulata 'Rocca Vivace' is a commonly used houseplant.

Care
The Peperomia angulata 'Rocca Vivace' requires specific care to thrive. The plant needs bright, indirect light and cannot handle direct sunlight well. In terms of watering, this plant prefers moderate watering, and it is essential that the soil is allowed to dry out between watering spells. Finally, this plant does well at room temperature and cannot tolerate temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.