Peperomia 'Rosso'
4.5 out of 5 (13 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
About Peperomia 'Rosso'
Did you know Peperomia plants belong to the pepper family, along with black peppercorns? Their fruits and seeds have traveled one of the longest distances ever recorded, over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, while stuck to a bird's feet! 🦅 They can be easily propagated by leaves which make them super easy to share with friends!
Taxonomy
Peperomia 'Rosso'
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales
Also known as
Emerald Ripple Pepper, Radiator Plant, Peperomia Caperata Rosso and Peperomia Caperata 'Rosso'
How to care for Peperomia 'Rosso'
How often to water your Peperomia 'Rosso'
every 9
Peperomia 'Rosso' 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 Peperomia 'Rosso' in your home
a window
Peperomia 'Rosso' 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 'Rosso' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Peperomia 'Rosso'
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 'Rosso' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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The top just totally disconnected from the roots. She looks okay on the leaves? Can I propagate new roots in water? #Peperomia
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Some young leaves falling off I got a new peperomia this week from The Home Depo (I know, not the best). I picked this plant because it had lots of small leaves and some pretty flowers. Also, the soil it's in is not bad for this plant. When I first brought it home, I put it in the bathroom next to the other peperomia. The next day, I pruned the big/old leaves that looked pale or had cracks in them. I haven't watered it since. Now I am noticing that it lost about 4 small leaves and they look perfectly healthy leaves. Anyone can figure out why leaves are falling off? Is it normal in this season? At what point is leaf loss a peoblem for a plant? #Peperomia #peperomia_rosso #variegated #small_plant
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Not sure what’s happening…any advice? It’s constantly drying out #Peperomia
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Hey garden friends! My Peperomia is looking a bit sickly and is losing a lot of leaves (but I still see new growth). Any advice would be so appreciated! #Peperomia
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Healthy silver frost peperomia? Hi all! This is a dumb question, but a couple of months ago I got a silver frost peperomia, which I think are SO beautiful, but I don’t actually know what a healthy one is supposed to look like 🙂 I included one “before” picture and four current pictures, one of each side. I realized just from taking the photos and rotating the plant that its growth looks uneven, and maybe I’m not rotating her enough in my greenhouse with a grow light. Is it normal for it to look leggy like this? Thoughts? How does she look to you? #Peperomia
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Hey #GregGang! t's been a bit since I checked in with you guys on here. Life has been a busy, hectic whirlwind this past month or two. So I haven't been hanging on here as much, as I've either been too busy or just too exhausted. I've also been working my new job at the new plant shop here in my town. Just wanted you guys to know I'm still thinking about my Greg fam and hopefully you'll see more of me again once things slow down a bit. Hope you guys and your plants have been good! Here's a pic of one of my newest, a Peperomia Rosso from my new job. Leave comments with how you've been and pics of your newest plants! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Peperomia #peperomiapals #PlantTherapy #DMVGregGang
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This is my first Peperomia. When should I repot? Adopted Oct. (Pics for comparison). A lot of growth, but seeming more vertical. Do they like to be root bound? How tall do they get? Do they always grow vertically? #greggang #happyplants #peperomia
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Am I over watering? Leaves have lost gloss and flowers are looking like they rot at base as do some leaves. #Peperomia
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Can anyone tell me what these stringy things sticking up are? #Peperomia
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This plant has started to weep and some of the leaves are yellowing. Any advice for better care? #Peperomia
Peperomia 'Rosso' is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
Peperomia 'Rosso' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Peperomia 'Rosso' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Peperomia 'Rosso' Toxicity to Cats →
💨 Humidity
Peperomia 'Rosso' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
🪴 Soil
Peperomia 'Rosso' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Peperomia 'Rosso' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for Peperomia 'Rosso' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
Peperomia 'Rosso' is native to Worldwide.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Peperomia 'Rosso' grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Peperomia 'Rosso' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Peperomia 'Rosso' can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Peperomia 'Rosso'
Peperomia 'Rosso'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 5
Survivor 4
Blooms easily 3
01/16/2022
Super easy pep. Seems to like bright indirect light. Love the dark red of the under leaves
07/24/2021
Great plant species. I have many peperomia plants!
Fast grower
06/13/2021
This plant hasn’t changed much since I got it but it hasn’t gone downhill either. It’s also just very gorgeous to look at which definitely adds point for me. I’ve noticed this stagnation in my other plants as well so I fertilized/fed them with some eggshells and liquid fertilizer. Im hoping this will get me some more noticeable growth.
Survivor
06/02/2021
easy and pretty
03/16/2021
I got a plant and someone had knocked it over and it was all messed and such, but with simple care i was able to bring it back and it’s beautiful
Survivor
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