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emerald ripple pepper

Also known as: emerald ripple; green ripple pepper; little fantasy pepper

An evergreen mound-forming perennial to 20cm tall, with thick, puckered, heart-shaped, dark green leaves to 5cm across; these are held on long, succulent stalks. From spring to autumn it produces upright, tail-like or club-shaped spikes of tiny greenish-white flowers

Scientific classification

Species: emerald ripple pepper (Peperomia caperata)
Genus: Peperomia
Family: Piperaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of emerald ripple pepper

Distribution map

Brazil

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of emerald ripple pepper

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emerald ripple pepper care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C when ripe; take leaf stalk or leaf blade cuttings in spring and summer

Growing

Grow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light while in growth, moving into full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. From spring to summer mist daily to maintain moderate to high humidity; apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pull off spent flowers. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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