Peperomia

(Radiator plant) Rain Drop

Thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that look like fat little raindrops: that's the first thing you'll notice about this one. Run a fingertip over a leaf and you'll feel how plump and waxy it is, because it stores water in there, a clever trick from the rainforests of South America. Picture it on a bright shelf or beside your laptop, deep green foliage on upright stems catching the light. It stays compact and tidy, so it fits on a windowsill or in a bookcase without taking over. If you're after a green friend that doesn't mind the odd forgotten watering, this one will settle in nicely, and it's safe around cats and dogs too.

Give it bright, indirect light, ideally about a metre from a window, and the leaves stay glossy while the stems grow upright; harsh midday sun can scorch them. Let the soil dry out a little before you water again, roughly every other week, because the thick leaves store water and soggy roots are the one thing this green friend really dislikes. Not sure? Push a finger into the soil, and if the top few centimetres feel dry, go ahead. Normal room temperature, between 15 and 26 °C, suits it well and it doesn't need extra humidity, but keep it away from draughty windowsills and radiators in winter. Use an airy, well-draining mix and repot only every two years or so, since the small root system likes a snug pot, and feed with diluted plant food once a month in spring and summer. If the leaves turn soft or drop, you're most likely watering too much, so ease off a little.

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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.