Which Peperomia variety to choose?

The Peperomia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' (this plant): dark green and burgundy red puckered foliage, spectacular texture, compact habit (15 cm). Textured burgundy red version.
• Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon': spectacular bright red foliage, uniform intense color, compact habit (25 cm). Vibrant red version.
• Peperomia Burning Bush: fiery red and green foliage, spectacular bicolor colors, compact habit (25 cm). Vibrant red and green version.
• Peperomia Napoli Nights: dark green almost black foliage, compact, elegant habit (15 cm). Sophisticated dark version.
• Peperomia sarcophylla: thick and fleshy silvery green foliage, spectacular pronounced veins, upright habit (25 cm). Graphic silver version.
• Peperomia Rana Verde: bright shiny green foliage, compact fleshy leaves, compact habit (15 cm). Vibrant green version.
• Peperomia Raindrop: water drop-shaped shiny green foliage, compact upright habit. Graphic upright version.
• Peperomia Rotundifolia: bright green shiny round foliage, elegant trailing stems. Classic trailing version.
• Peperomia Hope: soft green round foliage, trailing stems, compact and bushy habit (15 cm). Compact trailing version.

Why choose Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'? If you are looking for a Peperomia with green and burgundy red puckered foliage with a spectacular texture that brings sophistication and refinement, the caperata 'Rosso' is the perfect choice. It is the most textured and elegant variety.

Exposure & location

The Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dimly lit spaces. It appreciates indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.

• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or room away from windows.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' is perfect for small spaces and desks — its compact size (15 cm) and tolerance to low light make it the ideal plant for confined spaces.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry deeply between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, reduce to once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture and bicolor shine.

Peperomia prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — avoid excess water that causes stems and roots to rot.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its green and burgundy red embossed foliage and spectacular texture, the Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' adds a touch of sophistication and refinement to your urban jungle. It creates a textured and elegant focal point.

• To pair with: Fittonia, Pilea, Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, or other small compact plants to create a miniature urban jungle on a desk or shelf.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or mini woven basket to highlight the bicolor embossed foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, or small space to add a touch of sophistication.

The green and burgundy red embossed foliage creates a spectacular textured effect that brings sophistication and refinement to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Water sparingly: Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves and prefers to be slightly underwatered.
• Avoid excess water: the main cause of death is stem and root rot.
• Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces and small offices.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular decorative pot texture and bicolor shine.
• Enjoy its compact size: Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' is perfect for small spaces and offices.

A true tropical gem, Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' captivates with its green and burgundy red decorative pot foliage and spectacular texture. An ideal plant to bring sophistication and refinement to small spaces.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'
• Common name: Peperomia Rosso, Peperomia caperata
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø11 × H15 cm
• Adult size: up to 20–25 cm indoors
• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: low, allow to dry deeply between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Compact / Textured / Sophisticated
• Particularity: green and burgundy red decorative pot foliage, spectacular texture, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to pets, slow growth, compact size perfect for small spaces

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the green and burgundy red colors and the depth of the decorative pot texture naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the age of the plant.