Peperomia

Peperomia (Peperomia) is a compact plant of lush, glossy leaves with plenty of original character, about 10"–14" tall. It arrives in its 6" grower's pot.

Details

• Size: About 10"–14" tall; 6" pot
• Planter: Grower's pot
• Light: Medium to bright, indirect light; keep out of hot, direct sun
• Pets: The ASPCA lists common peperomias, including baby rubber plant and ripple peperomia, as non-toxic to cats and dogs
• Best for: Desks, shelves, windowsills out of hot sun, and homes with pets
• Care: Easy

Grown, delivered, guaranteed

Prepared at the Interior Foliage Design greenhouse, 47-47 58th St, Woodside, NY 11377. Free pickup at our Woodside greenhouse, usually ready within 24 hours, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Delivery is $45 to Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Greenpoint, Maspeth, Hunters Point, West Williamsburg and Manhattan below 125th Street; $125 to the rest of Brooklyn and Queens and Manhattan above 125th Street; $195 to Westchester, Nassau, western Suffolk through Riverhead, Greenwich and New Canaan; and $295 to the East End and Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Every plant carries our 48-hour replacement guarantee; live plants are not returnable (refund policy). Our family has sold plants in New York since the 1970s, and Interior Foliage Design was incorporated in 1980.

Watering

Peperomia stores water in its thick leaves, so let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering. Then give a small, measured amount of room-temperature water, enough to moisten the root ball, never a flood. Because it arrives in its grower's pot, set it in a planter of your own or on a protective tray before watering. In winter, water less often.

Why peperomia suits homes with pets

The ASPCA lists several common peperomias, including Peperomia obtusifolia, P. caperata, and P. argyreia, as non-toxic to cats and dogs. NC State Extension notes that baby rubber plant is native from Florida to tropical America and prefers bright, filtered light.

FAQ

Is it pet-safe? Yes. The ASPCA lists common peperomias as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

What light is best? Medium to bright, indirect light.

Does it come with a planter? It arrives in its 6" grower's pot.