Peperomia caperata 'Quito' is a distinctive cultivar of Peperomia, celebrated for its richly coloured, heart-shaped leaves. The foliage of 'Quito' is dark green with a deep, burgundy undertone that becomes more prominent in bright light. The leaves are heavily textured, with a quilted or puckered surface, giving them an almost metallic appearance. This compact plant typically reaches a height of about 20-25 cm, making it an excellent choice for small spaces or as part of a mixed indoor plant display.
Native to:
Peperomia caperata 'Quito' is native to the understory of tropical rainforests in Brazil. In its natural habitat, it grows in the humid, shaded environments of the forest floor, where it benefits from the moisture and filtered light provided by the dense canopy above.
Water:
This Peperomia prefers its soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Water the plant thoroughly when the top 2.5 cm of soil feels dry to the touch, ensuring that the pot has good drainage to prevent water from sitting at the roots. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it's crucial to avoid letting the soil remain consistently wet.
Light:
Peperomia caperata 'Quito' thrives in bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate lower light conditions, its deep leaf colour and texture are more vibrant when exposed to sufficient light. However, avoid direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day, as this can cause the leaves to fade or scorch.
Humidity:
This plant prefers moderate to high humidity levels, ideally around 50-60%. While it can adapt to average indoor humidity, it will benefit from being misted occasionally or placed on a humidity tray. Due to its compact size, it is also well-suited for growing in a terrarium, which can help maintain higher humidity levels.
Temperature:
Peperomia caperata 'Quito' thrives in temperatures between 18°C and 24°C. It does not tolerate cold well, so it should be kept away from draughts or temperatures below 15°C. Consistent warmth will support healthy growth and maintain the plant’s vibrant leaf colour.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
