Peperomia Rubra Plant
Rs. 450.00
Peperomia Rubra Plant
Peperomia Rubra Plant
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About Peperomia Rubra
Peperomia Rubra is a compact, semi-succulent houseplant with small, glossy green leaves and distinctive red-tinted undersides and stems. It's an attractive, low-fuss addition to a desk, table, or houseplant collection, staying small enough to suit tight indoor spaces.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Medium to low light that avoids direct sun; also grows well under fluorescent lighting.
- Soil: A light houseplant mix with perlite or coarse gravel for good root aeration.
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine.
Placement
Well suited to a desk, tabletop, or windowsill with filtered light.
Care
- Watering: Water sparingly and let the soil dry several inches deep between waterings; wilting despite regular watering usually means the roots need more oxygen, not more water.
- Fertilizer: Feed occasionally with a balanced houseplant food after watering, and flush the soil in summer to clear built-up fertilizer salts.
- Repotting: Repot in spring, keeping pots on the smaller side.
- Pruning: Pinch back leggy stems to keep a compact, bushy shape.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water sparingly, letting soil dry several inches deep between waterings
- Light: Medium to low light, no direct sun; also grows under fluorescent lighting
- Soil: Light houseplant mix with perlite or coarse gravel
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine
- Fertilizer: Balanced houseplant food occasionally after watering; flush soil in summer to clear fertilizer salts
- Repotting: Spring, keep pots on the smaller side
- Pruning: Pinch back leggy stems to maintain a compact, bushy shape
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Peperomia Rubra pet-safe?
Yes, it's generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Why is my Peperomia Rubra wilting even though I water it?
This is usually a sign the roots aren't getting enough oxygen rather than not enough water - check that the soil mix drains well and isn't compacted.
How much light does it need?
Medium to low light that avoids direct sun works well; it can also grow under fluorescent lighting.
How often should I repot it?
In spring, and only when needed - keep the pot on the smaller side since it prefers to stay slightly snug.
What gives the leaves their red tint?
The undersides of the leaves and the stems naturally develop a reddish tint, which is a defining trait of this Peperomia variety.
