Peperomia Rosso
Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'
📖 About this plant
A stunning peperomia cultivar prized for its deeply corrugated, quilted leaves with an iridescent, metallic sheen. The upper leaf surface is dark olive-green with striking burgundy-red undersides, and the stems and leaf undersides are deep red. The texture and color contrast make it one of the most visually interesting small houseplants. Compact and easy to care for, it is ideal for terrariums, dish gardens, and desktops. Produces slender, creamy flower spikes.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
Medium to bright indirect
Every 1-2 weeks
Moderate (40-60%)
18-26°C
Well-draining, aerated potting mix with orchid bark, perlite, and peat; chunky texture preferred
Balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during growing season
🌐 Common Names
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Cultivar from Brazil, South America
- 📏 Max height
- 15-25 cm
- 📐 Spread
- 20-30 cm
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Summer
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White, Green
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Dark Green, Red Underside
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial
- 📈 Growth rate
- Slow
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans — safe for all households
- 🌱 Propagation
- Leaf cuttings (whole leaf with petiole) in moist potting mix or stem tip cuttings; roots in 3-4 weeks
🛡️ Health & Safety
Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans — safe for all households
Common issues
- Root rot from overwatering
- Mealybugs
- Edema from overwatering
💡 Care tips
- Deep red underside of rippled dark green leaves is stunning
- Thick leaves store water so avoid overwatering
- Compact size perfect for desks and small spaces
- Non-toxic and completely pet-safe
