It can also be planted outdoors as a perennial in USDA zones 11 and 12.
This plant is a cultivar ofPeperomia caperata, also known as ripple peperomia.
This plant can also tolerate medium indirect light, but avoid putting this plant in a low-light area.
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Soil
Grow peperomia rosso in a loose, well-drained potting mix that holds moisture.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Allow water to drain fully out of the holes in the bottom of the pot.
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This plant prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees, with humidity around 50 percent.
During this time, feed your plant with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Stop fertilizing in the fall and winter, then resume when you see the first new growth in spring.
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Pruning
Peperomia rosso doesn’t require regular pruning.
If you do want to prune your plant into shape, do so sparingly, ideally in spring.
Save any healthy leaves you’ve removed to propagate into new plants.
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Propagating Peperomia Rosso
Peperomia rosso iseasy to propagateby rooting stem cuttings in water.
You’ll have the best chance of success during spring and summer.
You’ll need a small glass or jar, water, and clean, sharp scissors.
Go up only one pot size and use fresh potting mix.
Soil-borne pathogens can also cause root rot in overly wet conditions.
Bloom Months
Peperomia rosso generally blooms in the spring and summer months.
What Do Peperomia Rosso Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
Check soil moisture regularly to know when it’s time to water.
Curling, dull leaves can indicate underwatering.
Remove affected leaves and water the plant well, then keep the soil consistently moist to help revive it.
In the proper conditions and with a little basic care, peperomia rosso is quite easy to care for.
Water peperomia rosso when the top half of the soil in its container has dried out.
With the right care and conditions, peperomia rosso makes an attractive houseplant.
