Peperomia

(Radiator plant) Obtusifolia Green Gold

Thick, glossy leaves in fresh green with a splash of creamy gold along the edges: that's the first thing you'll notice about this Peperomia. The leaves are plump because they store a little water, which is also why it forgives a forgotten watering can. Picture it on a bright shelf or desk, forming a neat, bushy mound that slowly fills out with every new leaf. In the wild this small green friend grows in the tropical Americas, often perched on tree branches, so a compact pot suits it just fine. It's safe around curious cats and dogs too, so you can put it wherever you like. Pop it where the morning light lands and watch those golden edges glow.

Bright, indirect light is where this Peperomia is happiest, and it's also where the golden edges keep their colour best, while strong midday sun can scorch them. Water roughly every other week, once the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, because those plump leaves and fine roots prefer a good drink followed by a short dry spell to constantly damp soil. Soft, wrinkly leaves mean it's thirsty, while yellowing or dropping leaves usually mean it's had a little too much. Normal room temperatures between 18 and 26 °C suit it well and it doesn't need extra humidity, but keep it away from draughty windowsills and cold glass in winter. Pot it in light, airy houseplant soil and repot about every two years, going up just one pot size, as it likes a snug fit. Feed it with diluted houseplant food about once a month in spring and summer, then let it rest over winter.

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.