Peperomia Caperata Care | Top Tips!

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Peperomia Caperata belong to the Peperomia family and are semi succulent. There are easily identifiable from their rubbery, crinkly leaves and make for a great desk plant as they don’t grow that big and won’t take up too much space.

So let’s take a look at their care requirements and find out how to make the Peperomia Caperata thrive.

Peperomia Caperata Lighting Requirements

You do not want to place your Peperomia Caperata under direct light, it will do much better under low to medium light and can tolerate bright light as long as it is not under direct sunlight. For that reason we would recommend a north or east facing windowsill or placed away from a south or west facing window.

Watering Needs

As this plant is of the semi succulent variety you will not need to water it that often. If you overwater these plants they can be prone to root rot and you may notice the leaves and stems starting to rot. Instead make sure you wait for the soil to dry out between waterings. A sign of rot caused by overwatering is black stems of leaves. If you notice these cut away the rot and allow the plant to dry out.

Soil Type

Make sure you use a well draining aerated soil as Peperomia Caperata are a plant that don’t like to be sitting in water. We would recommend a well balanced potting mix and perlite to achieve this.

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Caperata Humidity Needs

Caperatas originally come from Brazil which makes them a tropical plant. Because of this they do prefer to be kept in humid conditions and will thrive in a terrarium, but don’t worry, you don’t need to turn your home into a jungle, they can do well in moderate humidity conditions as well.

Humidity can be achieved easily through a humidifier but if you don’t have one and don’t want to spend money on one there are other things you can do to achieve this effect. Misting your plants regularly increases the humidity around them. Placing them on pebbled trays filled with water will make a difference, and adding cups and bowls full of water and leaving them around your plants will also help.

Peperomia Caperata Propagation

Just like most other Peperomia plants, the propagation for a Caperata is relatively easy. You simply take a cut of leaf with some of the stem in tact and either plant it straight into soil or put it in a jar of water so you can watch the roots grow. Then when the roots reach around 2 inches in length, pot the cutting and watch it grow into a full plant. Take this cutting in the spring so the cutting has the growing months to to take properly.

Fertilising

Peperomia Caperata can take a regular fertiliser. We would recommend fertilising this plant once a fortnight during the growing season. Leave it in the winter months and begin fertilising again in the spring.

Temperature Needs

As this is a plant that originates from the tropics it should come as no surprise that it prefers to be kept warmer. Try and keep your plant around 20°C or 68°F, give or take a few degrees either side. It can tolerate slightly lower temperatures but will start to suffer if the temperature drops too low and it will be able to tolerate higher temperatures as long as it is getting enough moisture.

So to summarise our tips on Peperomia Caperata care, they need:

• Infrequent waterings
• Aerated soil
• Low to medium indirect light
• A humid environment
• Prefers a warm environment

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As this is a plant that likes humidity we would recommend our number one favourite humidifier, the Levoit model.

Peperomia Caperata FAQ:

Now you’ve finished reading our Peperomia Caperata care guide, be sure to check our some of the most commonly asked questions about Peperomia Caperata care as you might find the answer to something you want to ask yourself.

How do you treat Peperomia Caperata?

If you’ve just finished reading our Peperomia Caperata care guide then you’ll know that you need low to medium light, don’t overwater your plant, try and give it a humid environment and fertilise it once a fortnight during the growing season. The rest is up to you.

Is Peperomia Caperata toxic to cats?

The Peperomia Caperata can be toxic to cats and dogs alike. It can cause irritation, nausea vomiting and diarrhoea so we would highly recommend keeping it out of the way of pets and if you think your pet would still be able to access this plant even if it were up high then it might just not be the plant for you.

Why is my Peperomia Caperata dropping leaves?

Your Peperomia Caperata could be dropping leaves as a result of overwatering. If the leaves feel squishy or are turning a yellowy colour then this probably indicated overwatering. If the leaves are dry and brittle when they fall off this could be a sign of underwatering.

Is Caperata part of the Peperomia family?

Yes, the Caperata belongs to the Peperomia family of plants and is often referred to in its full name as Peperomia Caperata.

How do I know if my Peperomia Caperata is being overwatered?

A sign of overwatering in this plant can include squishy leaves, black stems and leaves and a drooping plant. If you think these signs could be an indication of overwatering then stick your fingers in the soil to see how wet it is. If the soil is very wet to the touch then the chances are your plant is being overwatered.

If you have any other questions regarding Peperomia Caperata care then be sure to leave them in the comments below.