Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple'

Peperomia 'Ripple'

$9.99
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Peperomia Ripple Red is a compact, attractive houseplant with thick, heart-shaped leaves arranged in a dense, upright-to-mounding growth habit. Its deeply textured, rippled foliage gives the plant a distinctive appearance, while the rich reddish-burgundy colouring adds warmth and contrast to indoor plant displays.
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Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Medium-High Water (Top 25% Dry)

Humidity:

Average household humidity is generally suitable, although moderate humidity helps maintain healthy foliage.

Pet Friendly:

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Peperomia Ripple Red, Red Ripple Peperomia, Radiator Plant

Scientific Name:

Peperomia caperata ‘Red Ripple’

Country Of Origin

Peperomia caperata is native to the tropical forests of Brazil, where it grows in warm, humid environments.

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Soil Type:

A loose, airy, well-draining soil mix. A combination of quality indoor potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark or coco coir works well and helps prevent the roots from remaining overly wet.

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats

What To Look For: Small flies hover around the soil surface when you water or disturb the plant. Larvae in soil feeding on root hairs and organic matter may lead to poor growth or young plants dying. Usually in overly moist potting soil or with poor drainage.

How To Treat: Allow the soil surface to dry a bit between watering; reduce over-watering. Use yellow sticky traps to catch adult gnats. Consider repotting into a fresh, well-draining mix and removing excess topsoil debris; you can also use a layer of sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface.