Peperomia Caperata 'Ruby Ripple' (Radiator Plant)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• A member of the Piperaceae family, the Peperomia Caperata (Radiator Plant) compact plant has short stems covered by heart-shaped, deeply ridged leaves.
• The leaves are green, sometimes with a blush of red, and dark green veins.
• ‘Ruby Ripple’ has burgundy-colored foliage and puckered leaves.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Light peat moss potting mix that contains perlite or sand to help drainage.
• Peperomia likes some air around its roots.
• This plant will easily get stem and/or root rot if the potting medium is kept wet.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Feed monthly spring through fall with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted by half.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Low to bright light.
• Protect this plant from direct sunlight.
• Light from an east- or north-facing window works best.
• It thrives under indoor grow lights, making it a good choice for an office plant.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Keep soil barely moist.
• Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• Water less in winter, allowing the top half of the soil to dry out before watering again.

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