Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade

Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' is grown as a hanging basket plant, but in its natural habitat it often climbs up tree trunks or rocks, rooting itself as it goes. Growing in tropical forests, however, this peperomia has fairly fleshy leaves that give it good water-holding capacity, much like a succulent plant. The most striking characteristics of 'Ruby Cascade' are the perfectly round shape and the two-colored aspect of its foliage. Indeed, the upper surface of the leaf is a deep, glossy dark green, while the underside is a rich ruby color. The stems can grow to several feet in length.

Family: Piperaceae
Origin: South America, Central America
Watering: moderate, allow the substrate to dry to a depth of 1-2" before watering. Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' is susceptible to root rot.
Light: intense, indirect sun. If leaves turn white, there is too much light
Relative humidity: medium to high
Substrate: draining and aerated, use our homemade succulent potting soil or a tropical potting soil
Flowering: pink, but it is not the main attraction of the plant
Fertilization: every two or three weeks during the growing season
Toxicity: non toxic for animals

* Please note that each plant is unique and will be different from the one in the photo.