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- Botanical Name: Peperomia caperata
- Common Names: Emerald Ripple Pepper, Ripple Peperomia, Caperata Ripple
- Description: Ripple Peperomia is a tropical plant in the Piperaceae family that is commonly used as a houseplant in temperate climates. It is a tropical evergreen herbaceous shrub that is erect and bushy and grows up to 8" tall. It is epiphtic in the jungles of South America where it is native. This plant is decorative and deeply furrowed nature, its heart-shaped leaves and cream-colored, spiked inflorescence add interest to it. Leaf attachment is sub-peltate and this plant is commonly used as an interior specimen or a desktop plant.
Growing Zones
10 - 12
Low Temperature
65°F
High Temperature
80°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Greenish-white (spikes)
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining, airy mix
Moisture
Moderate; evenly moist
Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect sun
Mature Spread
0.7 ft
Mature Height
0.7 ft
Bloom Period
Spring to summer
Pruning Time
As needed
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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