I know you live somewhere very warm, but can I ask if this plant is outdoors or not - it's just I notice there's two other plants round it that, over here, are only houseplants, would never survive outside. And does it ever flower, and if so, what colour, etc. It looks familiar...

Think, it's Peperomia from Piperaceae family. Not sure as for the variety...maybe Peperomia obtusifolia...

Uma...I think you got it! Thanks so much. I researched it a bit further with your naming and I'm sure that's it. You're the best.

You're welcome, Tecolote...Now hope your friend will give the proper care to this plant when knowing its name...

Missed this one, I have it as a houseplant along with several other species too. Toughest plants on the planet!....with the exception of cold....