'Rosso' peperomia guide
Peperomia caperata 'Rosso', also called Peperomia Rosso, red ripple peperomia
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Medium
- Water
- When the top half of the soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine
- Temperature
- 18 to 27°C (65 to 80°F). Keep above 13°C (55°F).
- Soil
- Chunky, fast-draining mix with perlite and bark
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) tall
- Propagation
- Leaf or stem cuttings in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Rosso' peperomia different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the peperomia care guide.
What it is
‘Rosso’ is a ripple peperomia with narrow, pointed, deep green leaves. The tops have deep ripples. The undersides are bright red. Select-A-Plant lists it from the Costa Farms Trending Tropicals line, at 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) tall.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Rosso’ | Narrow, pointed, red undersides | Bright red under each leaf |
| Ripple peperomia | Heart-shaped, rippled, green or silver | Rounder leaves without red undersides |
| Baby rubber plant | Smooth, thick, glossy | No ripples |
Care differences
The red undersides stay bright in bright indirect light. Water the soil, not the leaves. Let the top half dry first.
Grow it from a leaf cutting
Cut a leaf with its stem and push the stem into moist soil. A new plant grows in four to eight weeks.
Buying it
‘Rosso’ is common at garden centers and big box stores. Look for a compact plant with red showing under the leaves.