Emerald Ripple Pepper

Emerald Ripple Pepper Care

Peperomia Rosso

What is the plant

Emerald Ripple Peperomia or Peperomia rosso can be found in Brazilian forests, but it is also a popular houseplant. It belongs to the Piperaceae family, which is known as the pepper family, together with many other flowering plants. The most popular plant from the Piperaceae family is Piper nigrum, or Black Pepper, which is used as a spice. It goes by many names, such as Green Ripple Pepper, Ivy Leaf Peperomia, Little Fantasy Pepper, Silver Heart, and more.

Emerald Ripple Peperomia can live for approximately seven years, but taking good care of it can prolong its life. As for how difficult it is to keep the plant and how much time and care they seek, you would be glad to know that they are okay when it comes to how much sunlight or water they need. Of course, the better the care, the longer this houseplant will live, and it can live for more than ten years if given enough care.

The colorful flowers of this houseplant make it one of a kind, as its majorly white color dominates. That color in a mix of thick and rippled emerald green leaves gives Emerald Ripple Peperomia the stance this houseplant is known for.

This is not that demanding or too big of a plant to have in your home, as it is usually eight inches tall. Emerald Ripple Peperomia is an excellent home greenie, especially because it is looked upon as a lucky charm in some countries (Brazil).

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It is important to water the Emerald Ripple Peperomia properly because it is crucial for its growth. Watering should be done when the top 2" (5cm) are dry, which is once a week during the spring and summer, and once in two or even three weeks during the winter. Water should be filtered and at room temperature, and the best way to water your leafy friend is to do that from the bottom.
Pruning
The plant rarely requires pruning, which makes it a perfect plant for beginners.
Fertilizer
It is necessary to feed the plant during the growing season, which is spring through fall. Use liquid fertilizer diluted with water (1/2 strength) and avoid fertilizing before and after the growing season.

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Sunlight
Emerald Ripple Peperomia does not love the sun and does best in partial shadow places. You can place it next to the north or east-facing window, as it can get enough indirect sunlight there. Never place Peperomia rosso in places exposed to direct sunlight. You can also use fluorescent or grow lights instead of indirect sunlight in less bright rooms.
Soil
In order to grow Peperomia rosso, you can use peat-based potting soil or one made for succulents. You can also use a mixture made of 2 parts perlite and 3 parts peat moss. Make sure that the posts have drainage holes, or your greenie won't do well in too moist soil.
Propagation
There are three ways to grow the Emerald Ripple Peperomia: plant division, leaf cuttings, and stem or tip cuttings. The easiest way to grow a new greenie is to take a few healthy leaves with stems from the parent plant and let them dry for a day or two on a paper towel. After two days, put the stem in the proper container, and add potting mix until the leaf touches the soil. After that, add some water to make the soil slightly moist and cover the container with plastic. Put your new friend in a bright place, keep the soil moist, and you can expect it to grow after a month or two. Emerald Ripple Peperomia is succulent, and they root easily, which means growing a new leafy friend should not be complicated.

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Temperature
It is a house plant that cannot survive cold temperatures. It feels comfortable in temperatures between 60°-80°F (15.5-26.7°C), and the temperature should always be higher than 59°F (15°C).
Container
A plastic nursery pot is enough to start growing a small plant, as Peperomia rosso does well when a little bit root bound. The only important thing is that the pot has drainage holes. Once your leafy friend overgrows the nursery pot, repot it to the next pot size up.
Fun fact
Emerald Ripple Peperomia is considered to bring luck to the owner, which is why it is a common gift in Brazil. Its leaves represent coins, so it is believed that the person who receives this greenie will be rich.