Peperomia 'Double Duty'

$6.99
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Add a lush, structural layer to your plant shelf with the Peperomia ‘Double Duty’. This captivating variety is a master of texture, featuring upright, ruby-red stems that support dense whorls of four velvety, almond-shaped leaves. Its foliage is a sophisticated duo of colors: a rich, forest-green upper surface with a soft matte finish, contrasted beautifully by a deep, beet-red underside. Growing in a compact, bushy habit that eventually trails with age, it creates a "forest-in-a-pot" aesthetic that brings a high-end, architectural pop of color to any brightly lit nook or tabletop.

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Low to Medium

Humidity:

40% – 60%

Pet Friendly:

Non-Toxic To Cats And Dogs

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Double Duty Peperomia, Whorled Peperomia, Red Log Peperomia, Belly Button Peperomia

Scientific Name:

Peperomia verticillata ‘Double Duty’

Country Of Origin

Caribbean and Central America (Cultivated variety)

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

Well-draining, airy potting mix (e.g., houseplant soil with added perlite or cactus mix)

Fertilize:

Monthly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Care Guide

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.

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.