General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Radiator Plant
  • Emerald Ripple Peperomia

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Location: East window. 
Date: 2021-06-19
Compact cultivar and completely charming.
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK
Date: 2024-05-18
Location: Portland Nursery, Portland Or.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2018-10-26

photo credit: Mokkie
Location: New York City Area
Date: 2020-08-19
Location: Hong Kong
Date: 2017-03-04
Peperomia caperata rosso
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-07
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03
Location: Oregon
Date: 2019-06-03
Peperomia capereta "Rosso"

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