Reasons a Raindrop Plant Should Be Part of Your Home or Office Décor

The raindrop plant is a sweet, lovely bit of foliage that will sprout large, bright green leaves in the shape of giant raindrops that will spill over the outside of the pot in which it sits.

It’s easy to care for and adorable to have in your sightline. You’ll love having this plant in your home or office.

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A Raindrop Plant Is Good for Homes and Offices

The raindrop plant, also known as a raindrop peperomia, is native to South America, particularly Peru and Colombia. It grows naturally on the floor of the rainforest, where it will be deluged with water then dry out completely, protected from the sun by the large leaves of trees that stand overhead.

The raindrop plant will grow up to 15 inches in excellent circumstances, and those circumstances are not hard to create. In exchange, this small piece of greenery will absorb common household toxins and release oxygen at night.

It’s such a sweet, petite plant that you can place it anywhere in your home or office and expect to have a little plant companion for years to come.

Are Raindrop Plants Good for the Feng Shui Flow of a Room?

As if that wasn’t enough, the raindrop peperomia also offers tremendously positive feng shui energy.

The bright green encourages health and serenity, and the glossy oval leaves provide balanced energy that allows for a smooth flow for anyone that spends time in its vicinity. Thus, it’s great to have on your bedside table, in the kitchen, or on your desk to catch the light and bring peace to those who encounter it.

For those interested in learning more about feng shui practices, check out this master class article on how to use feng shui.

Are Raindrop Plants Easy to Grow and Maintain?

Yes, the raindrop plant is quite easy to grow and maintain. It just calls for a bit of water and plenty of indirect sunlight.

How Do Raindrop Plants Grow?

The raindrop plant grows in bright, indirect sunlight, and its oversized leaves hold water, so you can err on the side of underwatering it.

What Kind of Soil Does a Raindrop Plant Need?

Make sure your raindrop peperomia has indoor potting mix that does not hold onto moisture. If necessary, you can break up the soil with bark or perlite.

How Much Light Does a Raindrop Plant Need?

The raindrop peperomia needs plenty of bright, indirect sunlight to ensure the leaves stay their bright, vibrant color. Too little light will cause the leaves to grow dull.

In contrast, direct sunlight will burn the leaves to a crisp. As such, it’s important that you maintain the ideal balance between enough but not too much. Take your time and have patience to get this plant the perfect amount of light.

How Much Water Does a Raindrop Plant Need?

The raindrop plant calls for just enough water to ensure its leaves can fill up. In the rainforest, it would get inundated by storms then dry out entirely.

To mimic this pattern, water the plant until the water runs through the bottom of the pot then let it dry out completely before watering again.

To test the soil, simply stick in your finger at least 2 inches. If you feel any moisture, you can wait. If you feel the soil is completely dry, you can water the plant again.

For more information on watering plants, check out my other article for signs, tips, and tricks to avoiding watering mistakes.

Other Conditions that Are Important to a Raindrop Plant

As a native to the South American rainforest, the raindrop plant calls for humidity you may not be able to mimic naturally in your home or office. As a result, you might want to run a humidifier in the room in which you keep this plant to make sure it doesn’t dry out.

You can also consider placing a pebble tray with water in it next to the plant. Finally, you can spray the plant a few times a week to keep its atmosphere moist.

During warmer months, you can feed your plant liquid fertilizer, but be sure to give it a break during the colder months when you may be able to water it even less as the plant will lie mostly dormant.

If you notice any pests like mealybugs, spider mites, or white flies, you can spray the plant liberally with neem oil a few times a week for several weeks until the pests are gone.

Raindrop Plant Decorating Ideas

So, where do you put your raindrop plant? As such a small plant that won’t take up much space, you can really keep it anywhere.

I’d say to keep yours on your bedside table for the feng shui and oxygen benefits, but you can also benefit from having it on your desk in your office, by a big window, or even in the bathroom or kitchen where it might get more humidity.

In terms of the container, you can place your raindrop in a pot with a bright, bold color to contrast against the vibrant greens of the plant.

Do Fake Raindrop Plants Look Real?

Sometimes, you just don’t have the time or energy to keep track of a live plant. In this case, you might want to opt for a fake raindrop plant. It can still offer feng shui and mental health benefits, and it will be a lovely conversation piece.

And if you’re wondering if artificial plants are even in style, check out my piece on whether artificial plants and flowers are tacky.

Whether you opt for a fake or live raindrop plant, you’ll be so happy to have it on your bedside table or desk.

What do you think about the raindrop plant? How do you care for yours? Where do you keep it? Let me know in the comments. I love to hear from my readers.