Peperomia Graveolens – Ruby Glow Radiator Plant

An amazing and simply gorgeous Peperomia. Ruby Glow Radiator Plant has stems and leaves with a lovely glowing claret colour. The upper, inner part of the leaf remains a clear, glossy green, that helps with photosynthesis. Intriguing pale white-green flower spikes develop on red stems like small pipe cleaners.

Radiator Plants are very much on trend, they are easy to look after and look great displayed on desks or small tables.

Please note: the stems and leaves on this plant are very fragile and despite our best efforts, some may be lost during transit.

Horty Hints

Keep it together! If this patterned plant has grown too long and leggy, distorting its compact shape, it is reaching for the sunlight. Try moving to a brighter location.

How much is too much? This semi-succulent is sensitive to overwatering. Too wet and it will rot, too dry and it will die. When the soil has nearly dried out, give it a little drink.

Caught in the web! The Peperomia Graveolens can be susceptible to spider mites. If you notice a fine silky webbing on the soil, you have visitors. See our pests guide for help.

Light

Peperomia are fine in moderate light conditions and will tolerate shade. Avoid direct sunlight. Ideal for the office or a basement flat as they do well under fluorescent lights.

Watering

Water when the soil has almost dried out. Do not overwater. Use soft water if possible and water from below. Water is stored in the leaves making these plants drought resistant.

Temperature

The Ruby Glow Radiator Plant prefers average to warm temperatures from 18-24°C but can cope with as low as 10°C at a push. Avoid draughts.

Humidity

Peperomia enjoy raised humidity levels but most of the time they do just fine in normal household conditions.

Feed

Apply a half-strength balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Ruby Glow Radiator Plant is a slow-grower and typically reaches an ultimate height of around 20 to 25cm.

Toxicity

This Radiator Plant is non-toxic. Safe around children and pets.

Origin

Peperomia graveolens Ruby Glow is native to Ecuador.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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