This peperomia is very popular as a decorative plant. Its compact habit and small textured leaves match any decor. The Rosso variety is very similar to Napoli Night. The difference is in the habit and coloring. In fact, the Rosso variety has a slightly taller habit and the underside of its foliage is purple. In addition, colored varieties resist the sun better than the all-green variety. She fears excess water and prefers to be cramped in her pot.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Piperaceae.
- Origin: Tropical areas of South America.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of potting soil: Light and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Average, never below 12ᵒC.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm and 10 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
