This succulent perennial forms a low rounded habit. The heart-shaped fleshy dark green leaves are deeply corrugated and have pinkish stems. The small white flowers are arranged in a spike that appears during early summer on an erect stem.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Peperomia caperata is naturally found in South America growing in well drained, organic rich light soils in bright indirect light to a shade protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Emerald Ripples is an attractive low growing perennial that is cultivated for its foliage. It is commonly grown as a potted indoor plant or used in terrariums. It is also planted in the understory of tropical gardens along front borders and in cold climates it is grown under glass as a potted specimen. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and should be watered from below as the leaves mark easily from splashing. ID 625

Peperomia(pe-pe-ROM-ee-a) caperata(kă-pe-RAH-ta)

Piperaceae (PY-per-AY-see-ee)
Peppers