Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Their new leaves emerge a

Their new leaves emerge a copper color then they harden off to a nice green color

Design by Arium's co-owner: Anthony Sanchez

These uncommon Peperomias are often referred to as the Beetle Peperomia due to the shape and texture of the leaves resembling a beetle shell

They are deciduous trees so in the winter they may or may not drop leaves to conserve energy

They are known their distinct markings and red undersides

Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Their new leaves emerge aDischidia platyphylla is a fascinating epiphytic plant species in the Apocynaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It is best known for its distinctive flat, leaf like structures that resemble small, green pancakes or shingles layered along its stems. These modified leaves are not just for showthey serve a functional role by creating sheltered spaces where ants can live, forming a symbiotic relationship beneficial to both the plant and the insects.