Peperomia, Emerald Ripple Peperomia, Radiator Plant 'Rosso'
Peperomia caperata
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | caperata (kap-er-AY-tuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Rosso |
| Registered or introduced: | 2010 |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
Red
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 6, 2015, strelitziagirl from Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: I have this plant growing indoors. It had been thriving in our west-facing window before I moved it to a table for decoration where it seems to be still doing well. I love how unique it looks. It seems hard to kill and doesn't require much effort to keep it happy. There have been several times where I've forgotten to water it and the most it does is let the "flowers" wilt slightly. I definitely recommend it. |
