Emerald ripple Care

The plant won't tolerate overwatering. Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry before watering. Emerald Ripple plants do well when watered from the bottom. This technique prevents root rot.

Pruning is not really a requirement as a plant naturally grows on the bushier side. However, light pruning of dead leaves will keep the plant healthy. A plant can be pruned at any point along the steam.

Fertilize monthly in the spring and summer with a balanced plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. This will promote healthy growth. Don't feed Emerald Ripple in the fall and winter.

The plant is sun-loving and grows best in bright indirect light provided by the south or west-facing windows or fluorescent lights. But be careful: direct sunlight burns the leaves.

Use well-aerated potting soil (pH of 6.0-6.6) that dries quickly. Peperomia plants are semi-succulents and do not like wet roots.

Emerald Ripple is easily propagated from leaf cuttings, stem tip cutting, and plant division. Allow the cut ends of the leaves or stems to dry out before planting them.

Warm temperatures between 60-80°F (15.5-26.7°C) are the best. Temperatures below 50-55°F (10-12.8°C) and cold drafts damage the leaves.

Choose a container or a hanging basket that is deep enough to allow root development but not excessively large, as the soil should not stay wet for too long. The container should have drainage holes to remove excess water.

Emerald Ripple is a Radiator Plant, but not because it contains radiation. It's an apt name, as the plant appreciates sunlight.