peperomia caperata
'schumi red'

Care level

Easy

The leaves have a distinct rippled texture and a rich reddish-purple color that is usually deeper on the underside. This plant grows in a low mounding form, and its leaves can appear sparkly when light hits them directly.

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

Wide range (15°C - 28°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% 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

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The peperomia schumi red cannot 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

It was developed or selected in the Netherlands and was registered for protection in 1999. However, it now seems that this plant is no longer protected by a patent.
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