Peperomia Rosso, 4-Inch Pot
Peperomia Rosso brings contrast to a small space: deeply textured, glossy green leaf tops turn to rich red undersides. Set it on a bright shelf where its compact rosette-like form and two-toned foliage can be seen from several angles. Leaf count, fullness, and red intensity vary naturally.
Points of interest and size
- One live Peperomia Rosso in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Actual shipping height and fullness vary.
- A compact tabletop plant; with suitable care it gradually fills out rather than growing into a tall vine or tree.
Care guide
- Light: Bright indirect or filtered light helps maintain strong color. Gentle morning sun may suit an acclimated plant; protect from harsh afternoon sun.
- Water: Let the upper part of the potting mix dry between thorough waterings, then let excess drain. Check the soil rather than using a fixed schedule, and avoid leaving roots soggy.
- Soil: Use an airy, well-draining houseplant mix with perlite in a pot with drainage holes.
- Humidity and temperature: Average to moderate indoor humidity is generally suitable. Keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents.
- Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, use a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly; reduce or pause in winter.
- Pruning: Remove damaged leaves with clean scissors and trim leggy growth if needed to maintain a tidy form.
- Repotting: Move up one pot size in fresh draining mix when roots crowd the nursery pot; avoid an oversized container that stays wet too long.
- Propagation: Healthy stem or leaf cuttings may root in lightly moist mix under warm, bright indirect conditions; allow time for new growth.
Pet safety
Peperomia is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Keep ornamental plants away from pets that chew them.
What you receive and optional planter
One live Peperomia Rosso in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot to water, let it drain fully, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.