Pink Lady Peperomia

Pink Lady Peperomia Care

Peperomia Caperata 'Pink Lady'

What is the plant

Peperomia Pink Lady, is a variegated version of Peperomia Caperata, has deeply ridged, heart-shaped leaves with splashes of cream, green and pink, and narrow spikes of white flowers. Like other Peperomias, it is non-toxic, making it safe to keep around your furry friends. It is a mound-forming evergreen perennial growing to 20 cm tall and wide, with corrugated heart-shaped leaves, and narrow spikes of white flowers 5–8 cm long, in summer.

Native to Brazil, Peperomia Pink Lady is gorgeous with heart-shaped, rippled leaves in soft colours of green, variegated white-cream and as the plant matures, a beautiful baby pink. It is a perennial herb with a compact growth form. Peperomias make great houseplants, are low maintenance, and clean the air.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Peperomia Pink Lady needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot.
Pruning
The easiest method of propagation for peperomia is stem and leaf cuttings. During this process, you’ll be removing part of the plant and putting it in its own container. Over time, with a little work and luck, the cutting grow into a full plant.
Fertilizer
Peperomia Pink Lady does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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Sunlight
Low to bright light. Protect this plant from direct sunlight. Light from an east- or north-facing window works best. Peperomia caperata thrives under indoor grow lights, making it a good choice for an office plant.
Soil
Peperomia Pink Lady does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Temperature
Average room temperatures (65-75°F/18-24°C) year-round.

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Container
Peperomias may be grown in pots, shallow pans (dish gardens), or in hanging baskets.
Additional
Like other Peperomias, it is non-toxic, making it safe to keep around your furry friends.
Popularity
14 people already have this plant 8 people have added this plant to their wishlists