Baby

Peperomia

(Radiator plant) Obtusifolia Bicolor

Thick, glossy leaves marbled in cream and soft green: that's the first thing you'll notice about this little one. The leaves are round and plump because, in the tropical forests of the Americas where it grows among branches and rocks, they store water for drier spells. Picture it on a bright shelf, your desk or the kitchen windowsill, where the variegation catches the light and the stems slowly arch over the edge of the pot. It stays compact and tidy, so this green friend fits into almost any small corner of your urban jungle. And as it's safe for pets, it can live right where curious paws roam too.

Give it bright, indirect light and the cream tones stay nice and clear, while scorching midday sun can bleach the leaves. Let the top few centimetres of soil dry out before you water, roughly every other week, because the plump leaves hold a reserve and soggy roots are the one thing it really dislikes. Room temperature between 16 and 26 degrees suits it well, so keep it away from draughty windowsills in winter. Normal household humidity is fine, so no misting needed. Use a light, airy potting mix and repot about every two years, only when roots peek out of the drainage holes. Feed it a diluted plant food once a month in spring and summer, and give it a break in winter. If the leaves turn soft or drop, you've probably watered a little too generously, so don't worry: let the soil dry out and it'll bounce back.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.