Pepperomia Emerald Ripple $15

Like most peperomia species, the Peperomia caperata is a semi-succulent plant. Its epiphytic roots mean that emerald ripple peperomias need to grow in a light, aerated potting medium where oxygen and moisture can get to the plant’s roots.

Houseplants in the Peperomia genus are also referred to as radiator plants. The common name comes from the fact that peperomia plants thrive in warm air and sunlight. However, these versatile indoor plants also grow well in the shade and drier climates.

eperomia plants grow best in bright indirect light provided by a west or east facing, window. They also do well under florescent lights. Insufficient light causes this slow growing plant to stop growing all together. Direct sunlight burns the leaves.

Allow the top 50% of the soil in a peperomia plant to dry out before watering. Over-watering, causing yellow leaves and soggy stems, is the main cause of serious peperomia problems. Root-rot, which causes the plant to die, is the direct result of over–watering. Peperomia plants do well when watered from the bottom. This technique keeps water off of the leaves and helps prevent plant diseases. The thick leaves of a peperomia hold water and allow it to withstand long periods without moisture.