Peperomia caperata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia caperata, or ripple peperomia, is a beautiful plant with striking leaves. The heart-shaped, grooved leaves, in shades ranging from dark green to burgundy red, are easy to care for, making them a great houseplant. Peperomia caperata are also pet-friendly.
Common Name |
Ripple Peperomia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia caperata
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia caperata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia caperata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia caperata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia caperata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia caperata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia caperata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Peperomia caperata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Peperomia caperata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia caperata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia caperata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Peperomia caperata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia caperata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia caperata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia caperata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia caperata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Peperomia caperata Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia caperata plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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