Peperomia Caperata
4.4 out of 5 (190 experiences)
About Peperomia Caperata
This species of Peperomia is known for its uniquely textured leaves and dark, moody coloring. The fruits of Peperomia plants are very sticky, so they can be easily picked up by animals passing by. Their fruits and seeds have traveled one of the longest distances ever recorded for a plant, over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, all while stuck to a bird's feet 🦅. They're very closely related to the same plants that produce black pepper, and their fruits have a similar peppery taste!
Taxonomy
Peperomia caperata
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales
Also known as
Emerald Ripple Peperomia, Emerald Ripple Peperomia and Peperomia Quito
How to care for Peperomia Caperata
How often to water your Peperomia Caperata
Peperomia Caperata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Emerald Ripple Peperomia in your home
Peperomia Caperata may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peperomia Caperata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Peperomia Caperata
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Peperomia Caperata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My poor plant My plant has some brown spots and she is usually outside but it was storming so I brought her in. She did get some rain water but now she’s browni and she is in full sunlight what do I do
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My plant has some crispy leaf edges and some that have crisped up and wilted away completely what's wrong? pls help 😔 #Peperomia
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This is my mother's plant so I don't know how it is cared for. I spotted yellowing and brown spots like this on few of the leaves. What is going on? Her house is pretty cold so that was my first thought #Peperomia
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I’m considering repotting this plant I just got. The previous owner planted it in an old candle glass. It’s got good color but leaves are dropping. Thoughts? #Peperomia
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Hi everyone, I just bought my plant for Valentine’s Day and the leaves are starting to turn green, is that a bad thing? #Peperomia
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I love the texture on pepper
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Great morning all, I need help with my succulent plant. The leaves are becoming soft and brown in color. Tall one is leaning the leaves are turning a darker green. Other plant is dying off slowly. Bella was a Christmas present. Watered her twice. HELP
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Should I spray my new plant with neem oil? It's planted with lipstick echeveria and a Sand Rose plant. I sprayed my other 3 plants already. #Peperomia
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I have a little baby who sprouted a flower type thing!! I am a very new plant parent, just over a year since I genuinely started taking care of and getting more plants. This little beauty was purchased for my birthday about 3 weeks ago and has absolutely thrives in my home. I didn’t even know this type of plant could flower. #HappyPlants #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #NewPlantMom #PlantShelfie #
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Why so droopy? I do not know what has happened to this guy. Soil is moist. What does it need?
Care Summary for Peperomia Caperata
Peperomia Caperata
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.