Ross

Peperomia 'Rosso'

Peperomia rosso, peperomia caperata, emerald ripple plant

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  Easy care

• Ross likes...
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    Medium Light

    Ross prefers bright, indirect light. Steer clear of direct sunshine and shadier spots.

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    Light watering

    He’s partial to the occasional drink, but doesn’t like to be over-watered. Water him when the top half of his soil is dry, and allow him to drain properly.

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    Humidity

    Ross likes warm temperatures and humid conditions. Keep him away from draughts and place him in a warm spot. A bathroom would be perfect.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Peperomia caperata rosso

  Nickname

  Emerald ripple plant, radiator plant

  Plant type

  Peperomia, indoor

  Plant size

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About peperomia rosso

  There are around 1,000 species of peperomia, all varying in shape, size and texture. Some have thick, waxy leaves (like this one) while others are more delicate. They’re related to the pepper plant, which is how this species got its name – peperomia comes from the Greek peperi, meaning 'pepper', and 'homoios', which means 'resembling'.

  This particular peperomia has fleshy, succulent-like leaves, which give it the nickname ‘emerald ripple’. It’s a really fun houseplant, with neat veining and a deep red underside.

  In the wild, you’ll find this tropical plant in the rainforests of Brazil, where it loves humid conditions and warm temperatures. To make it feel right at home, keep it in a toasty spot. A hot, steamy bathroom would be the perfect place for him.

  Did you know?

  Peperomia is also known as a radiator plant, because it loves being warm and cosy.