Tropical Succulent
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 8-10 Inches
Pet Safe

This beautiful tropical succulent is native to South and Central America. Its variegated, dark-green leaves and bright-red stalks grow in a rosette pattern. Also known as Peperomia Rosso, Eden Rosso, Radiator Plant and Emerald Ripple Pepper, this is an easy growing and unique houseplant that will thrive given the right conditions. It’s also pet and kid friendly!

Best Locations For Growing Rosso Peperomia

This is a great plant for just about any room or office. You can place it on your desk, at the end of a bookshelf, or on a kitchen counter. This plant is non-toxic, so you needn’t worry about your pets or children getting ahold of it.

Rosso Peperomia Sunlight Requirements

The Rosso Peperomia prefers bright indirect light. It can also do well in partial morning or evening sun, but it does not tolerate full direct sun. Too little light can cause your plant to grow slowly, while too much sun can scorch the leaves.

Rosso Peperomia Care

This plant does not tolerate extreme heat or cold. Keep it in a location that ranges between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a well-draining potting mix. A cactus or succulent potting mix will do. Don’t repot until the roots begin to grow out of the drainage holes. Be careful while repotting, as the plant has extremely fragile, delicate roots.

You should prune your plant periodically to control its size and shape. The best time to prune is in the early springtime.

Watering Rosso Peperomia

Do not allow your Rosso Peperomia to dry out, as its fragile roots cannot tolerate drought conditions. When the top several inches of soil are dry, give it a deep watering. Allow the water to soak through the roots, then tip out any excess water. Generally, you’ll need to water the plant every 7-10 days. Reduce watering significantly during the summer.

Your Rosso Peperomia will do well in standard household humidity levels. However, if it is especially hot or dry in your home, set your plant near a wet pebble tray or humidifier.

Feeding Rosso Peperomia

Choose a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer for your Rosso Peperomia, using it at half the recommended strength on the label. During the growing season, fertilize it twice a month. During the fall and winter, only fertilize once a month.

Rosso Peperomia Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Mounded

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 8-10 inches

Mature Spread: 7-8 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Green, White

Flower Shade/Description: Greenish-White

Fragrant: Yes

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Red

Foliage Description: Glossy Green and Red Undersides

Temperature: 55° - 75°F (13° - 24°C)

Humidity: >75 %

Common Name: Rosso Peperomia

Other Name(s): Peperomia Rosso, Eden Rosso

Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Rosso Peperomia