"Verdant Flame" is a new variegated Raindrop Peperomia polybotrya from the Optimara Research and Development location, Nashville Tennessee. Known for its African Violet Breeding, Optimara has ventured into other cultivars. Breeder, Lawrence Holtkamp developed this unique cultivar and is introducing it to the USA market in 2023. The raindrop shaped leaf features a flame shaped variegation of a darker green center and a beautiful hue of yellow green glow. The leaf has a thin margin of maroon edging. This peperomia grows to 12-18 inches tall and has lush foliage growth that shapes uniformly. Patent Pending