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Peperomia Caperata 9cm
£4.99
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This highly decorative plant is perfect for your home or office. Itโs thick red stems have a beautiful contrast to itโs emerald green foliage. The name originates from the Latin language, โCaperataโ. It is Latin for wrinkled, which describes the texture of the heart shape leaves.
Size
Plant is 10cm to 20cm tall, grown in a 9cm recyclable plastic pot.
Position
Bright but indirect light. Almost any position in the house or office where these conditions prevail.
Humidity
Mist occasionally.
Watering
Maintain a regular watering schedule, watering when the top two to three inches of soil get dry.
Temperature
15-25 degrees centigrade is ideal.
Toxicity
Human/pets. Harmful if eaten.
Description
In terms of houseplants, Peperomia’s are some of the most forgiving and minimal maintenance options available.
They are native to the rainforests of South America and thrive in the shaded understory of the rainforest.
Peperomia’s are slow-growing, compact plants that are frequently misidentified as succulents.
What’s causing my Peperomia’s leaves to droop?
Reason 1: Extremely dry soil
You may be surprised to see that your Peperomia’s leaves have suddenly begun to droop dramatically, but rest assured that this is normalย and can be may be resolved quite easily.
Keep in mind that peperomia’s do not like to be underwatered, but they also do not like to dry out completely. Maintain a regular watering schedule, watering when the top two to three inches of soil get dry.
Reason 2: Humidity levels are too low
A slightly humid setting is ideal for your Peperomia. You can increase the humidity in your plant’s environment by spraying the leaves on a frequent basis, placing the plant in a pebble tray, or placing a humidifier in close proximity to it.
Botanical Name
Peperomia Caperata
Common Name(s)
Emerald Ripple
