Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’ — Ø11 cm — H15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Medium to bright indirect light. The red under its leaves will be more intense with good brightness.
Is it a toxic plant? No, Peperomias are harmless to animals.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' — Ø11 cm — H15 cm
🌿 Dark green and burgundy red wrinkled foliage • 🎨 Spectacular texture • ☀️ Low light • 💧 Low watering • 🌱 Very easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets
The Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' is a compact and elegant indoor plant known for its dark green and burgundy red wrinkled foliage that adds a touch of sophistication and texture to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features fleshy leaves with a spectacular wrinkled texture and deep burgundy red undersides that create a captivating and refined visual effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Peperomia is a plant from the Piperaceae family that naturally grows as an epiphyte on trees or as ground cover in moist undergrowth. The 'caperata Rosso' variety is particularly appreciated for its green and burgundy red puckered foliage that creates a spectacular textured effect and its exceptional ease of care. With a height of 15 cm and a pot diameter of 11 cm, it is perfect for offices, small spaces, shelves, or as a plant accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Peperomia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and tolerates low light spaces remarkably well.
Which Peperomia variety to choose?
The Peperomia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' (this plant): dark green and burgundy red puckered foliage, spectacular texture, compact habit (15 cm). Textured burgundy red version.
- Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon': spectacular bright red foliage, uniform intense color, compact habit (25 cm). Vibrant red version.
- Peperomia Burning Bush: fiery red and green foliage, spectacular bicolor colors, compact habit (25 cm). Vibrant red and green version.
- Peperomia Napoli Nights: dark green almost black foliage, compact, elegant habit (15 cm). Sophisticated dark version.
- Peperomia sarcophylla: thick and fleshy silvery green foliage, spectacular pronounced veins, upright habit (25 cm). Graphic silver version.
- Peperomia Rana Verde: bright shiny green foliage, compact fleshy leaves, compact habit (15 cm). Vibrant green version.
- Peperomia Raindrop: water drop-shaped shiny green foliage, compact upright habit. Graphic upright version.
- Peperomia Rotundifolia: bright green shiny round foliage, elegant trailing stems. Classic trailing version.
- Peperomia Hope: soft green round foliage, trailing stems, compact and bushy habit (15 cm). Compact trailing version.
Why choose Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'? If you are looking for a Peperomia with green and burgundy red puckered foliage with a spectacular texture that brings sophistication and refinement, the caperata 'Rosso' is the perfect choice. It is the most textured and elegant variety.
Exposure & location
The Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dimly lit spaces. It appreciates indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.
- Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or room away from windows.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' is perfect for small spaces and desks — its compact size (15 cm) and tolerance to low light make it the ideal plant for confined spaces.
Watering & care
- Watering: low; let the substrate dry deeply between waterings.
- Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, reduce to once a month in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture and bicolor shine.
Peperomia prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — avoid excess water that causes stems and roots to rot.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its green and burgundy red embossed foliage and spectacular texture, the Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' adds a touch of sophistication and refinement to your urban jungle. It creates a textured and elegant focal point.
- To pair with: Fittonia, Pilea, Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, or other small compact plants to create a miniature urban jungle on a desk or shelf.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or mini woven basket to highlight the bicolor embossed foliage.
- Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, or small space to add a touch of sophistication.
The green and burgundy red embossed foliage creates a spectacular textured effect that brings sophistication and refinement to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Water sparingly: Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves and prefers to be slightly underwatered.
- Avoid excess water: the main cause of death is stem and root rot.
- Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces and small offices.
- Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular decorative pot texture and bicolor shine.
- Enjoy its compact size: Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' is perfect for small spaces and offices.
A true tropical gem, Peperomia caperata 'Rosso' captivates with its green and burgundy red decorative pot foliage and spectacular texture. An ideal plant to bring sophistication and refinement to small spaces.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'
- Common name: Peperomia Rosso, Peperomia caperata
- Family: Piperaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø11 × H15 cm
- Adult size: up to 20–25 cm indoors
- Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: low, allow to dry deeply between waterings
- Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Compact / Textured / Sophisticated
- Particularity: green and burgundy red decorative pot foliage, spectacular texture, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to pets, slow growth, compact size perfect for small spaces
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the green and burgundy red colors and the depth of the decorative pot texture naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the age of the plant.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.