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Peperomia 'Red Margins' (Peperomia obtusifolia) is voluptuous with her thick, elongated oval-shaped leaves with a tint of red lipstick edges. Her succulent-like ways are low maintenance as she keeps water stored in her leaves and only needs watering when almost dry. Grows well in moderate light or grow lights. Great for a deskmate or beginners.
Red Margin Peperomia Care Guide & Presentation
Enjoys medium to bright indirect light.
Use filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace they into the cache or decorative pot. When the plant is registering a 3-4 on the soil moisture (dry side), it is time to water!
Enjoys high humidity. Spritz occasionally.
Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-75°F and avoid cold drafts or air vents below 55°F. They thrive in warmer and humid temperatures with plenty of humidity.
Outside: Keep them in full shade on a patio out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn where nights are above 55°F.
This plant has a small root system so too much fertilizer will burn the plant. You can fertilize three times a year in the spring, summer and fall. Apply at half-strength a balanced, liquid fertilizer especially formulated for indoor plants during the growing season and let them rest in the winter.
When receiving the Peperomia "Red Margin," do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
When watering your Peperomia "Red Margin." it is an excellent time to trim off any browning, yellowing, or discolored leaves. When pruning, use clean, sharp pruners. Cut above a node or where the leaves emerge on the side of the stem. Branching will occur and encourage a bushier and fuller plant. Use these cuttings to propagate. Remove any debris from the soil and replenish if needed. To clean debris and dust off the leaves: Place the Peperomia "Red Margin" in a shower or tub. Fill a watering can with a shower spout with filtered, bottled, or water free of chlorine and fluoride. Shower the leaves, so each one is clear of dust and dirt. Let the water drain and replace your plant in the decorative container.
To propagate this plant during the growing season: Take a 4-6 inch stem cutting in the early spring. Use a knife or sharp pruners, cut below a node where there are at least three leaves. Remove the bottom leaves to expose the node. Place the stem in a glass jar and fill with filtered water and watch the roots grow! Replace and freshen the water each week. After the roots are six weeks old, add the cuttings to moistened potting soil, continue to water, and give them the bright, indirect lighting requirements. To propagate this plant by division during the growing season: Water your plant the a couple days before dividing. Inspect your plant for overcrowding. If they are root-bound in the pot, loosen the dirt around the root clump and brush away the soil. Begin to tease and pull apart the mass of roots. Divide each clump into their pot, measuring 2 inches wider than the root mass and deep enough for its roots to grow. Plant in well-draining potting mix amended with rooting hormone. Adding a rooting hormone during planting will help diminish the symptoms of transplant shock. Place the plant at the same level as the previous pot adding soil at the bottom. Water the soil and add more if settling occurs. Set them in medium, indirect sunlight. Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish. After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to develop. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are anchoring well. Keep the air humid around them with a pebble tray and misting. Some die off of stems may occur from transplant shock. If this happens, cut the branches away and continue to hydrate, and keep the humidity level at a medium level while they recover. Adding a rooting hormone during planting will help diminish the symptoms of transplant shock.
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Red Margin Peperomia: Overview
Peperomia Red Margin (Peperomia clusiifolia ‘Red Margin’) is a small plant with thick, glossy, oval leaves, tinged red on the edges, and fleshy pinkish-red stems. Its flowers are tiny and unremarkable, attached to long, slender spikes. The Red Peperomia is also known as the Red Edge Peperomia or the Red Edged Radiator Plant, earning this name because it adjusts easily to warm air and used to be a popular choice for growing on windowsills above indoor radiators.
The Red Peperomia plant belongs to the pepper family, Piperaceae, and grows natively in Central and South America. It’s suitable as an outdoor plant for hardiness zones 10-12, where it can make a lovely, decorative patio plant. This charming indoor plant stays neat and compact, reaching about 16 inches tall. Peperomia clusiifolia grows best in medium to bright indirect sunlight and is hardy and easy to care for. Its pet-friendly nature is also one of the most popular benefits of Peperomia plants.
Peperomia is known as the friendship plant, symbolizing renewal and personal growth. It’s also considered a lucky plant in Feng Shui that attracts wealth and abundance.
Peperomia varieties are known for their attractive foliage, including the gently variegated Baby Rubber Plant and the cute, round Watermelon Peperomia.
Peperomia Plant: Benefits
- An air-purifying plant that’s great at removing harmful toxins from the air
- Compact plant for small spaces
- Peperomia plants are non-toxic and pet-friendly
- Great gift plant with an uplifting symbolic meaning
- Drought-tolerant and easy to care for
Peperomia Red Edge: Care Guide
Peperomia Red Margin care is very simple, which is one of the reasons behind this plant’s popularity. These lovely plants will grow lushly in the right conditions, drawing attention to their abundant, unique foliage. Just follow these Peperomia care tips to provide all they need to flourish:
Watering and Humidity
Water these plants well, but always allow the soil to dry thoroughly before repeated watering. Overwatering can be harmful to these plants and often leads to root rot. Peperomias enjoy slightly higher humidity. Place a tray with pebbles underneath the pot to capture moisture and mist your plant occasionally.
Light and Temperature
The best lighting for Peperomia clusiifolia Red Edge is indirect medium to bright light. These plants are tolerant of slightly lower light and artificial light. While Peperomias are tropical plants that thrive in warm and humid environments, a comfortable indoor temperature of 60°F —75°F will suit your plant completely. Avoid cold drafts and bring your plant indoors if temperatures fall below 55°F.
Soil, Feeding, and Repotting
For the best Red Edge Peperomia care, use well-draining potting soil mixed with perlite for enhanced drainage. Peperomia Red Edge doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer. Feed your Peperomia plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted at half-strength in the growing season. Repot when you notice roots growing out of your plant’s pot or every two years. Use a pot about 2 inches larger than the old one to give space for the growing roots.
Propagation
You can multiply your Peperomia Red Margin via cuttings in early spring. Place them in fresh water in a well-lit location and change the water weekly until the roots form. You can also root the stem cuttings in soil or another growing medium. Alternatively, you can propagate your Peperomia by dividing a larger plant.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
To encourage bushier growth, trim the stems of your Peperomia Radiator plant above a node. This will cause your plant to grow more branches. Prune any damaged or wilting leaves and keep the soil surface clean from debris. Peperomia clusiifolia care includes checking the soil to determine whether your plant is too dry or vice versa. Limp, yellowing leaves are often caused by overwatering, which can also lead to leaf drop. Brown spots on the leaves could be a sign of burns from overexposure to direct sunlight.
Red Edge Peperomia: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
Peperomia’s easy-going nature and ornamental value make it a firm favorite for decorating desks, windowsills, or patios.
Best Locations & Uses
- Ideal for shelves and windowsills due to their small size
- Wonderful, easy-care office plant
- Low-maintenance and lush porch plant in warmer climates
- Great for novice plant enthusiasts
- Perfect for homes with pets
Companion Plants
Combine your beautiful, glossy Peperomia Red Margin with plants with textured leaves or stems to create a remarkable effect:
- Split Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa): The Split Leaf Philodendron has large, pierced leaves and is a spectacular tropical plant, ideal for adding greenery to large spaces.
- Aralia Fabian Stump (Polyscias scutellaria): With round, dark green leaves sprouting from a stout trunk, the Aralia Fabian is a unique plant for well-lit, warm locations.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata): One of the most sought-after houseplants, the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree has glossy, vivid green leaves shaped like a violin and is perfect for interior decoration.
Alternative Plants
If you’re looking for plants with lush foliage, consider some of these lovely choices available from Lively Root for your indoor jungle:
- White Striped Dracaena (Dracaena warneckii): With its glossy green leaves highlighted by delightful white stripes, the White Striped Dracaena is a beautiful and easy-care addition to your green oasis.
- ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): The ZZ Plant is impressive and elegant, making it a perfect statement plant for homes and offices; it’s also a hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable plant.
- Dieffenbachia Memoria Corsii (Dieffenbachia Memoria Corsii): The easy-care, air-cleansing Dieffenbachia Memoria Corsii has stunning elongated leaves splashed with light to dark green and cream, which gives it a vibrantly tropical appearance.
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