Raindrop peperomia brings a tropical feel to a desk or shelf without demanding much of you. The thick, heart-shaped leaves catch light beautifully and stay compact even as the plant matures, so it fits snugly between other houseplants or in a narrow corner.

Water when the soil dries out and give it bright, indirect light—a north or east window works well. It's genuinely hard to kill, and you can propagate new plants from single leaves if you want to share it around the house.