Baby Peperomia 'Quito'

Peperomia caperata Quito, commonly known as the Emerald Ripple Peperomia or Radiator Plant, is a striking house plant, flaunting deeply veined, fiery red leaves with a glossy sheen.

This evergreen perennial houseplant is native to Brazil, so it should come as no surprise that it is a lover of humid environments and dislikes cold temperatures. In its native environment, the plant would be obscured from direct sunlight by larger trees, so it will do best in a partially shaded area.

It’s relatively slow-growing, so will not be a demanding houseplant in terms of pruning. In Summer, the plant will release narrow groups of white flowers, 5-8cm long.

Growing your Peperomia from its baby stage into a mature, healthy plant is all part of the journey that brings joy to all levels of plant enthusiasts up and down the country.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.