A tidy little plant with deeply corrugated, heart-shaped leaves in rich green or burgundy. Pet-safe and compact, topped with slender rat-tail flower spikes.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 20 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Botanically, Peperomia caperata is an slow-growing indoor plant in the Piperaceae family. It reaches around 20 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen and purple-toned foliage.
Where to grow Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Emerald Ripple Peperomia suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Emerald Ripple Peperomia provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Emerald Ripple Peperomia is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Emerald Ripple Peperomia in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Emerald Ripple Peperomia in the garden
Emerald Ripple Peperomia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Emerald Ripple Peperomia with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and tropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Emerald Ripple Peperomia
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