Peperomia Caperata Rosso

This plant will do well in low to medium indirect light. They also are good in lower light spaces especially with indoor lighting.

Let the soil nearly dry out between waterings through the growing season between March and September. Water them sparingly in the winter during dormancy. Water them from the bottom, setting them in a shallow water bowl to soak up the moisture.

Thrives well in normal humidity levels.

Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-75°F and avoid cold drafts or air vents below 55°F. They thrive in warmer and humid temperatures.

When using outdoors, this plant can handle early morning sun in partial shade or dappled light. Shade them from direct, full sun or the leaves will burn and get crispy.

When bottom watering, mix the fertilizer at half-strength in a watering can. Then pour some into a shallow bowl. Set the bottom 1/2 of the pot (with drainage) into the fertilizer water. Let soak for fifteen minutes. Afterward, let drain before placing back into the decorative container.

When receiving the Peperomia, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Bottom water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit for an hour. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim them off with sterile pruners. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Let the plant drain before setting them into a decorative pot without drainage.

To clean the leaves and alleviate dust particles, shower them from above. Fill a watering can with filtered, distilled, or tap water sitting for 24 hours. Place the plant in a sink and lightly wash the leaves with a shower spray end watering can. Trim off any brown leaves with sterile scissors and remove any debris from the soil. Replenish soil if needed. Inspect for any insects at this time.

To propagate this plant during the growing season: Take a 2-3 inch stem cutting in the early spring. Use a knife or sharp pruners; cut below a node where there are at least three leaves. Remove the bottom leaves to expose the node. Place the stem in a glass jar and fill with filtered water and watch the roots grow! Replace and freshen the water each week. After the roots are six weeks old, add the cuttings to moistened potting soil, continue to water, and give them the bright, indirect lighting requirements.