Peperomia caperata
Emerald Ripple Pepper
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Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Description
Peperomia caperata (emerald ripple peperomia) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family, native to Brazil. It is a mound-forming evergreen perennial growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall and wide, with corrugated heart-shaped leaves, and narrow spikes of white flowers 5–8 cm (2–3 in) long, in summer. With a minimum temperature requirement of 15 °C (59 °F), P. caperata must be grown indoors in most temperate regions. It is a popular houseplant, and numerous cultivars have been developed, of which 'Luna Red' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Growth
These tropical plants will do best in bright, warm, humid conditions. Put them inside a sunny window, and use a water tray or other means to keep the air around them moist if you are heating or using air conditioning. If temperatures dip below 50F, the plant may drop its leaves.
Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Planting
Usually propagated by seed in a greenhouse, but easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To make a stem cutting, remove the lower leaves from a shoot, and cut it off below the bottom node. Leave the stem in the open air for an hour or two until a crust forms over the scar, and place the cut stem in a water bath of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Keep the air around the leaves moist, but less so for succulent species. When enough roots have formed, transplant to soil.
Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Pest
Bottom-water in winter to prevent stem and leaf rot. Can suffer from ringspot, a ring-shaped discoloration of leaves. If this occurs, remove the affected leaves.
Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Interesting facts
The genus name Peperomia translates to "pepper like", which makes sense since it falls in the same family that the plant black pepper is harvested from.
Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) - Soil and irrigation
Place in a light, well-drained compost. Susceptible to rot, so water only when completely dry.
