![]() ![]() If you have concerns about shipping during cold weather, please reference our Winter Shipping Insurance. We are proud to report that over 99% of our orders to date have been delivered in happy and healthy condition. Our Happy & Healthy Guaranteeįrond & Folia guarantees that the plant you receive will arrive in happy and healthy condition, and we take extreme care in packaging and shipping to ensure this. Healthy trimmings can be used for propagation, as Peperomia can be easily propagated through both stem and leaf cuttings. Remove and discard any dead, discolored or damaged leaves. Peperomia benefit from regular trimmings, which can encourage denser, bushier growth. While this plant does fine in the humidity found in the average home, it would certainly benefit from added humidity. Cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees F may damage this plants foliage and should be avoided. Peperomia prefer temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees F. This can be achieved by amending a standard, well draining potting mix with perlite and peat. Water only when around 50% or more of the soil is dry. This plant likes well-draining, porous soil that is airy and not compact. This is a species much appreciated by terrarium keepers but it can actually also easily be grown in most homes, which makes it a great choice for anyone looking for a compact houseplant that’s not too demanding. This plant does not tolerate over watering so it is always best to err on the side of underwatering. Peperomia caperata is a small houseplant with very dark green leaves, lovely red to purple stems and interesting rat tail shaped flowers. Peperomia like to dry out by about 50% between waterings. Direct light should be avoided as it can cause Peperomia’s leaves to fade and burn. This plant thrives in bright indirect light. Peperomia are grown for their foliage, but they also produce a flower which some refer to as a “rat tail” bloom. ![]() ![]() Most are fairly compact specimens which do not exceed 12” in height. These plants are found growing in the tropical regions of Central and South America. The genus Peperomia is large, and there are currently over 1500 known species. YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden.Peperomia is a genus of plants within the pepper family (Piperaceae). Remove the old leaves for a quick tidy up. Apply a very diluted liquid feed every month in the warmer months for vibrant healthy foliage. Enjoys warm humid air and regular light watering with rainwater or filtered water for best results.ĬARE: Water regularly during the first 12 weeks and regularly once established but with a light hand - they don't like wet soil. Prefers moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. PLANTING: Plant in a bright spot with indirect sunlight or dappled shade. YOU WILL RECEIVE A PLANT SIMILAR TO THOSE PICTURED Name: Peperomia Harmonys Midnight Wave Origin: Cultivar Light: Bright Filtered Light to partial shade. Suited to underplanting.Ideal for planting amid denser ground covers. USES: Ideal container plant for a shaded patio, accent planting in tropical gardens, or indoors. (Note: tubestock may be green when delivered but will darken as the plant grows.) Happy plants flower with long tail-like pale green stalks which form a fan at the tip. Peperomia caperata 'Black Leaf Ripple' DESCRIPTION: Tropical foliage plant with tiny heart-shaped leaves, intricately crinkled and darkly coloured.
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