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ornamentalFamily: PiperaceaeGenus: PeperomiaSpecies: red
Cultivar
Red Beauty Peperomia
Peperomia red
This Peperomia variety features rich, deep-toned foliage that adds vibrant color to indoor collections. It is a slow-growing, compact plant perfect for small pots and desk spaces. As a tropical ornamental, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light.
Red Beauty Peperomia is a striking tropical foliage plant valued for its deep red or purple-toned leaves and compact growth habit.
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Cultivar Story
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A realistic representation of the starter plants offered in 18, 36, and 72 plant quantities.
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Aspirational Garden
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
Grow Red Beauty Peperomia with confidence
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Use well-draining soil and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
8-12 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
compact mound
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain stable indoor temperatures. Protect from cold drafts and dry heat vents during winter months.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not expose to temperatures below 55 degrees.
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Flower / fruit
Produces inconspicuous, slender, spike-like flowers; primarily grown for its attractive foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
slow
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season; do not over-fertilize.
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Pruning
Pinch back leggy stems to encourage branching and a bushier appearance. Remove any damaged or yellowing leaves as needed.
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Care notes
Maintain stable indoor temperatures. Protect from cold drafts and dry heat vents during winter months.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
8-12 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
compact mound
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Spacing
10-12 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces inconspicuous, slender, spike-like flowers; primarily grown for its attractive foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not expose to temperatures below 55 degrees.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Use well-draining soil and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Use a light, airy, well-draining potting mix, ideally a blend intended for epiphytes or succulents.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing due to its compact size and slow growth rate. Ensure pots have drainage holes.
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Family
Piperaceae
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Foliage Look
Smooth, fleshy, dark red-burgundy oval leaves, waxy sheen.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are thick, fleshy, and typically show dark red or burgundy tones; ensure surface texture appears smooth and slightly glossy.
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Fruit Flower Look
Slender, vertical, greenish, rat-tail-like flower spikes.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is subtle and spike-like, appearing on thin stalks; juvenile plants rarely exhibit these stalks.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, mounding form; avoid long, sprawling, or vine-like growth representations.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, colorful, upright-to-spreading mounding tropical houseplant.
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Mature Stage Morphology
A dense mound of thick, succulent-like leaves on sturdy, reddish stems.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage is thick and fleshy to maintain botanical accuracy for the genus Peperomia.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Red Beauty Peperomia need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its foliage color. Is this plant safe for pets? Most Peperomia species are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. How often should I water it? Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry to the touch.
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Root Look
White, fine, healthy root system typical of a plug starter.
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Soil Look
Dark, loose, peat-based potting medium with fine perlite visible.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact starter plug with succulent-like stems and young leaves showing red coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, fleshy stems with small, rounded to ovate leaves clustered near the root base.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Beauty Peperomia. This is Red Beauty Peperomia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the beautiful indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its rich, dark red foliage that maintains a compact, mounding habit, perfect for any bright tabletop or shelf. Establish your starter by potting the plug into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Peperomia Red Beauty Peperomia Houseplants Tropical Foliage Indoor Gardening Agardeni Plant Care Starter Plants Compact Plants
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant Red Beauty Peperomia, a perfect compact choice for indoor gardening. This video highlights its striking foliage and essential care tips for a thriving tropical display.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Red Beauty Peperomia | Beautiful Tropical Foliage
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