Baby Peperomia 'Brasilia'

Peperomia caperata Brasilia, commonly known as the Emerald Ripple Peperomia or Radiator Plant, is a striking house plant, flaunting deeply veined, heart-shaped succulent leaves with a glossy sheen.

Naturally found in tropical rainforests in Brazil, it’s no surprise that the Peperomia loves 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 spring and summer, the plant will release slim spikes of small, greenish-white flowers.

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.