peperomia caperata
'green bubble'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

This variety has leaves that are round and light green, with a bumpy surface and veins that appear deep. It grows in a tight cluster of leaves, forming a low mound.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Moderate (15°C - 24°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The peperomia green bubble can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.

Patent and right

It was created in the Netherlands in March 2018 as part of a planned breeding program, resulting from crossing two specific unamed parent plants. This particular plant was then selected from the seedlings that grew, later confirmed to hold its unique characteristics through generations of cuttings.
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