Species emerald ripple pepper
large, white, tubular flowers with gray-red stems, and heart-shaped, silver-green leaves

emerald ripple pepper

Peperomia caperata

Emerald Ripple Pepper (Peperomia caperata) is a lush, low-maintenance houseplant with succulent-like rippled leaves that are variegated with stripes of bright green, cream, and maroon. Its tiny white flowers emerge from tall, upright flower spikes giving it a unique and elegant look. Despite its delicate appearance, Emerald Ripple Pepper is incredibly resilient and hardy, and can easily grow in homes with low lighting. It’s also easy to care for; water every couple of weeks, and prune away dead leaves as necessary. With these simple steps, you can enjoy the beauty and vibrant colors of your Emerald Ripple Pepper for years to come.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Greenwood Cuttings

Hardiness Zone:

11 - 12

Flowers:

Whitish-green Flowers

Sun:

part sun/part shade,full sun

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

silver,green,purple,maroon Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Indoors:

Yes

watering

Emerald Ripple Pepper should be watered thoroughly every 7-14 days, ensuring that the top 2 inches of soil is dry between waterings. During the spring and summer, water more frequently, as the soil will dry out faster, however, be sure to never leave the soil completely saturated. During the winter, water less often, allowing the top layer of soil to become dry before watering again.

sunlight

Emerald Ripple pepper plants should be grown in bright, indirect sunlight. This species of pepper plant will need several hours of direct sunlight each day, with several hours of bright, indirect light as well. During the spring and summer months, Emerald Ripple pepper plants should receive 6 to 8 hours of light (direct and indirect combined). During the fall and winter months, Emerald Ripple pepper plants should receive anywhere from 4 to 6 hours of light (direct and indirect combined).

pruning

Pruning should be done whenever the plant shows signs of becoming leggy, such as when the stems appear stretched and the foliage sparse. When pruning Emerald ripple pepper, dead or damaged foliage should be removed first. Then, any excess or excessively long branches should be cut back, scaling back the plant to its desired size and shape. When pruning, leave at least 1 or 2 sets of leaves on each stem to ensure optimal health for the plant. Be sure to use sterile cutting tools so as to avoid spreading diseases. Pruning should be done throughout the year, and more often during the spring season.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Peperomia caperata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Peperomia caperata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Peperomia caperata is usually in the months of July and August.

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