Plant Care Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

About Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

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 verticillata 'Red Log'
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales

How to care for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

💦 Water

How often to water your Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

Water needs for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'
0.5 cups
every 9

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' 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.

Calculate water needs of Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' 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 verticillata 'Red Log' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log': repot after 2X growth

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 verticillata 'Red Log' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' →

Indoor Care Guide for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' →

Outdoor Care Guide for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' →


💦 Water Needs

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' 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 verticillata 'Red Log' 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

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' 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 verticillata 'Red Log' 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!

Best Pots for Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' →

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💩 Fertilizer

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' 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 verticillata 'Red Log' 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 verticillata 'Red Log' is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' Lifecycle →

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 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 verticillata 'Red Log'

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'

Peperomia verticillata 'Red Log'


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.

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