{"title":"Peperomias","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeperomias are the indoor plants for the spaces big plants will not fit: a desk, a shelf, a bathroom windowsill, a bedside table. None of the six here grows past 30cm, all hold thick, patterned or glossy leaves that store water, and all cope with ordinary room light and an owner who forgets to water. The range runs from the glossy baby rubber plant to the striped watermelon peperomia. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a peperomia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by leaf. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-rubber-plant-peperomia-obtusifolia\"\u003ebaby rubber plant\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the toughest, a 30cm bush of thick, glossy, rounded leaves on fleshy stems, and its variegated form carries cream margins. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coin-leaf-peperomia-peperomia-polybotrya\"\u003ecoin leaf peperomia\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia polybotrya\u003c\/em\u003e) has heart-shaped, almost succulent leaves the size of a coaster and looks like a small pilea. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-edge-peperomia-peperomia-clusiifolia-red-edge\"\u003eRed Edge\u003c\/a\u003e is an upright form with cream and green leaves edged in red. For pattern, the red watermelon peperomia has silver and dark green stripes like a watermelon rind on red stems, and Lilian is a ripple-leaved \u003cem\u003ePeperomia caperata\u003c\/em\u003e with deeply corrugated leaves and white flower spikes like rat tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere peperomias work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors in bright to medium indirect light: near an east window, a metre or two back from a north one, or on a south-facing sill. The variegated and striped forms want the brighter end; the plain green baby rubber plant copes with a dimmer desk. Keep them out of direct midday sun, which scorches the fleshy leaves. They suit bathrooms and kitchens, where the humidity helps, and they are small enough for terrariums when young. Peperomias are not toxic to cats or dogs, which puts them among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet-friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and they sit well with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Outdoors they are only for shaded, frost-free, humid spots in the subtropics and tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting and repotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeperomias have small root systems and like a snug pot. Use a free-draining indoor mix with added perlite or orchid bark, in a 120mm to 150mm pot with drainage holes, and repot only every two to three years when roots show at the base. A pot that is too large stays wet and rots the stems. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e explains the step-up rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top half of the mix is dry, roughly every ten days in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, and let the pot drain. Overwatering is the one way to kill a peperomia; the leaves store water and the plant would rather be dry than wet. Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength liquid fertiliser. Wipe the leaves occasionally and pinch leggy stems to keep the plant bushy; the pinched tips root easily in water or mix. Mealybugs in the leaf joints are the usual pest and are wiped away with a cotton bud and methylated spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre peperomias safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomias are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, which makes them one of the safest small indoor plants to keep within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much water. Let the mix dry out well, check the pot drains, and water less often, especially in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does a peperomia need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to bright indirect light. The patterned forms lose their markings in a dim corner; the green baby rubber plant tolerates it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo peperomias flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with thin green or white spikes rather than showy flowers. They are a sign of a happy plant and can be left or snipped off.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baby-rubber-plant-peperomia-obtusifolia","title":"Baby Rubber Plant - Peperomia obtusifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the indoor plant to choose when the pot has to sit somewhere small and there is a cat or a dog in the house. It stays around 30cm tall and 30cm wide, with thick glossy spoon shaped leaves that store their own water, and it is not toxic to pets. Slow, compact and forgiving, it suits a desk, a shelf or a bathroom windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely pet friendly indoor plant, so it can sit at floor level without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 30cm each way, so the plant you buy is close to the plant you keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSucculent leaves forgive a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick foliage holds moisture, so a fortnight away does not end badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in indirect light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in the moderate light most rooms actually have, and a single leaf pushed into damp mix will root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Desks, shelves and bathrooms all suit it, and bathroom humidity is a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in a pot only slightly wider than its root ball, because peperomias have small root systems and sulk in an oversized container where the mix stays wet. In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors in a sheltered shaded spot. Everywhere else it comes inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or partial shade indoors, since direct sun through glass scorches the leaves. Outdoors it belongs only in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, in shade, because one cold night will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark, in a pot with a drainage hole. More of these plants are lost to soggy mix than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, empty the saucer, then wait until the top half of the mix is dry: about every ten to fourteen days in warm months, every three weeks in winter. Feed at half strength monthly in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips to keep it bushy and remove yellowing lower leaves at the base. Repot every two or three years, into the next size up and no larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 175mm in packs of six, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. The 140mm plants are the value option; the 200mm and 250mm plants are established specimens that go straight into a decorative pot. The 175mm size is currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick leaves travel well, so this is one of the better indoor plants to send. A little leaf drop on arrival is normal. Leave it somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water, and expect little visible growth for a couple of months. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eShop the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This peperomia is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it one of the few genuinely pet friendly indoor plants with glossy foliage like this. Chewed leaves may still cause mild stomach upset, as any plant matter can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always overwatering. The thick leaves already hold a reserve of water, so the mix needs to dry down between drinks. Let the top half of the pot dry out and never leave it standing in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, in a shaded sheltered spot. In every other climate it is an indoor plant, or a pot that spends summer on a shady balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100407808319,"sku":null,"price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49316569579839,"sku":"QLD","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100407710015,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316569612607,"sku":"QLD","price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":49316569645375,"sku":"QLD","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baby-Rubber-Plant-Peperomia-obtusifolia_d3890e6e.jpg?v=1768455622"},{"product_id":"variegated-baby-rubber-plant-peperomia-obtusifolia-alba-variegata","title":"Variegated Baby Rubber Plant - Peperomia obtusifolia 'Alba Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Baby Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba Variegata') is the indoor plant for a shelf, a desk or a bright bathroom sill. It settles at about 30cm tall and 30cm across and stays there, carrying thick, almost succulent leaves marbled in cream and deep green. It is also listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which narrows the choice considerably in a house with a curious animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomia are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, so it can sit on a low shelf without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 30cm each way at maturity, so it never outgrows the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margins stay bright in moderate indirect light rather than reverting to plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick leaves store water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy foliage forgives a missed week, which makes it a sound first plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so inside is where it belongs in every Australian climate. Bright rooms, filtered light near a window and humid bathrooms all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm to 200mm pot with a drainage hole is the whole story, and three grouped at different heights fill a shelf. In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in a sheltered, shaded spot. Further south it comes inside before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Baby Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and deep shade fades the cream and stretches the stems. Outdoors it is limited to shaded positions in tropical and subtropical gardens, and it takes no frost at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor potting mix, opened up further with perlite or coarse bark. The fleshy roots rot in a mix that stays wet, so the pot must drain and the saucer must be emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again: every seven to ten days in summer, every two to three weeks in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser once a month through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips to keep it bushy rather than sprawling, and remove the narrow greenish flower spikes if you would rather the foliage did the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes, all sold in multiples: 125mm and 140mm plants in packs of ten, and established 200mm plants in packs of six. The smaller pots hold young, compact plants and suit anyone filling several rooms. The 200mm plants drop straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy leaves travel well, though a bruised leaf or two is normal and not a fault. Give it a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first water, then expect about a month of quiet before new leaves appear. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epot or planter\u003c\/a\u003e that drains properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomia species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why they appear on most pet safe plant lists. A pet that chews a mouthful may still get a mild upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it losing its cream markings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Variegated foliage needs more of it than plain green foliage, because the cream sections carry no chlorophyll. Move it closer to a window, out of direct sun, and new growth comes through marked again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery seven to ten days in the warm months and every two to three weeks in winter, always waiting until the top third of the mix is dry. Yellowing lower leaves and soft stems mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139897151,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139929919,"sku":null,"price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Baby-Rubber-Plant-Peperomia-obtusifolia-Alba-Variegata_471c0473.jpg?v=1768455700"},{"product_id":"red-watermelon-peperomia-peperomia-turboensis-red-watermelon","title":"Red Watermelon Peperomia - Peperomia turboensis Red Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Watermelon Peperomia (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia turboensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Watermelon') is a compact indoor plant with rounded, silver striped leaves backed in deep red. It stays around 250mm high and wide, so it holds a desk or a bathroom sill without ever needing a bigger pot, and it is non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern on both sides of the leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver banding on top, wine red beneath, so it shows colour from any angle as the leaves turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomias are recognised as safe around pets, so this one can sit at floor level or on a low shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant is about 250mm each way, so there is no repotting cycle and nothing outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick leaves store moisture, so a week away does no harm, while constant wet mix will rot the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light on a shelf, desk or bathroom sill is ideal, and indoors your climate stops mattering with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm decorative pot is plenty. Grouped in threes it reads far better than as a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outside year round in a sheltered, shaded position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing red watermelon peperomia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or dappled shade. Direct sun bleaches the silver markings and scorches the leaf edges. Outdoors it needs a frost free climate, so south of the subtropics treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light, free draining mix: premium potting mix with added perlite or orchid bark. Peperomias have fine, shallow roots that suffocate in heavy mix, and the pot needs a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top half of the mix is dry, roughly every ten to fourteen days in summer and every three weeks in winter, and tip the saucer out afterwards. A half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is all it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only tidying. Pinch back long stems to keep the mound compact and remove yellowing lower leaves at the base. The flower spikes are thin green tails with little ornamental value, and removing them pushes energy back into foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, 125mm pots in packs of ten, which suits a group planting, a shelf display, or splitting an order between rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive established and well rooted, though the succulent leaves can bruise in transit, which shows as a soft mark rather than a fault. Unpack immediately, let the mix dry a little, and expect little visible growth for a month, since this is a slow grower. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, plus our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e for light and watering basics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003ethe best pet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomia species are recognised as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so a nibbled leaf is not a poisoning risk. Discouraging chewing is still sensible, as any plant material can upset a stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering, almost every time. The roots are fine and shallow and rot quickly in wet mix. Let the top half of the pot dry out before the next drink and make sure the pot drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a room with no window?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It tolerates lower light but the red and silver markings fade to plain green. A spot within a metre or two of a window, out of direct sun, keeps the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625596420415,"sku":"QLD","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Watermelon-Peperomia-Peperomia-turboensis-Red-Watermelon.jpg?v=1768455821"},{"product_id":"peperomia-lilian-peperomia-caperata-lilian","title":"Peperomia Lilian - Peperomia caperata 'Lilian'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeperomia Lilian (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia caperata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lilian') is a desk sized indoor plant built around its leaves: deeply corrugated hearts in dark green, held on short pink red stems in a tight rosette. It tops out at about 250mm tall and the same across, so it fits a shelf, a bathroom sill or the corner of a working desk. It is also on our pet friendly list, which narrows the field considerably in a home with a cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit on a low shelf or a coffee table without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 250mm each way it holds its size for years, with no repotting treadmill and no point at which it takes over a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture instead of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deeply ridged leaf surface catches light in a way a flat leaf never does, even in a plain white pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is a plus, not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and steamy laundries suit it, which is more than most small indoor plants can say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its natural home anywhere in the country. Put it within a metre or two of a window with good indirect light, out of direct sun, and your local climate stops mattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms, kitchens and small pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady warmth and humidity suit it, provided there is enough natural light to read by. A 120mm to 150mm pot with drainage is the right home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it only works in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a shaded frost free spot with cover from heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peperomia Lilian in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct sun through glass, which bleaches the leaves. Low light slows it and flattens the leaf ridging. It is frost tender, suiting tropical and subtropical conditions outdoors, so everywhere else it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light, open, free draining mix: standard potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. The roots are fine and shallow and will not tolerate a dense waterlogged mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top half of the mix dry out, then water thoroughly and tip the saucer out: roughly weekly in warm weather and every two to three weeks in winter. A half strength liquid feed monthly through spring and summer is ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning needed. Pinch off any tired leaf at the base of its stalk. Slim cream flower spikes appear in the warmer months and are a curiosity rather than a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, tube stock: a young plant with a handful of leaves rather than a full rosette. Pot it into a 120mm to 150mm pot, resist the urge to go bigger, and expect it to look finished within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeperomia travels reasonably well because the leaves hold moisture, though a folded leaf after a few days in a box is normal and not a fault. Give it a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first proper water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the mistakes behind most failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet the sizing right with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomia is listed as pet friendly and is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a low shelf or a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going limp and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much water, or a pot without drainage. Let the top half of the mix dry between waterings, empty the saucer every time, and check the roots are firm and pale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade with protection from frost and heavy rain. Anywhere cooler it belongs inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51645009658175,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100490645823,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peperomia-Lilian-Peperomia-caperata-Lilian.jpg?v=1766223968"},{"product_id":"coin-leaf-peperomia-peperomia-polybotrya","title":"Coin Leaf Peperomia - Peperomia polybotrya","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoin Leaf Peperomia (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia polybotrya\u003c\/em\u003e) is the desk plant that keeps looking well cared for whether or not you remember it. Thick, glossy, raindrop shaped leaves sit on upright stalks in a tidy mound about 30cm tall and 30cm across, and they store enough water to ride out a forgotten fortnight. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stores its own water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The succulent leaves hold moisture, so this is a plant that suffers far more from attention than from neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomia are not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it an easy choice for a home where plants sit at floor level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm each way it fits a desk, a shelf or a bathroom windowsill without needing to be moved on later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that carries itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are insignificant, so the deep green leaves and neat shape do the work all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Desks, shelves, bedside tables and bathroom benches all suit it. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm to 200mm pot with a drainage hole is all it will ever need, and it is happier a little snug than swimming in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outside in bright shade, out of rain that would keep the mix wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coin Leaf Peperomia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best leaf colour and the tightest habit. Direct sun scorches the leaves. It is frost tender, so outside the tropics and subtropics it is an indoor plant year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor mix opened up with perlite, or a cactus and succulent mix. The roots are fine and rot easily in a heavy mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, empty the saucer, then let the mix dry most of the way through before the next drink. In practice that is every two to three weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Feed at half strength every six weeks through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips in spring to keep it compact, and cut any stretched or damaged stalks back to the base. Repot every two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peperomia is sold as tube stock, so it arrives as a young, well rooted plant of a few stalks rather than a full mound. Pot it up into a 150mm pot on arrival and it will look established within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick leaves travel well and generally arrive in good order, though a bruised leaf can be removed at the base. Leave it somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomia are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a sound pick for a home with pets. Any animal can still upset itself on a mouthful of foliage, so discourage the habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much water. Let the mix dry most of the way through between drinks, check that the pot drains freely, and never leave it standing in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the stalks getting long and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window with bright indirect light, then pinch the tips in spring to bring it back into shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need high humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It tolerates humidity well but does not require it, and normal indoor air suits it. That is one of the reasons it is easier than a calathea or a fern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51645009985855,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100490809663,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coin-Leaf-Peperomia-Peperomia-polybotrya.png?v=1766223970"},{"product_id":"red-edge-peperomia-peperomia-clusiifolia-red-edge","title":"Red Edge Peperomia - Peperomia clusiifolia 'Red Edge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Edge Peperomia (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia clusiifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Edge') is a small indoor plant grown entirely for its foliage: thick, glossy, paddle shaped leaves in deep green, edged in cream and flushed with red. It stays neat at about 30cm tall and 30cm across, which suits a desk, a shelf or a bathroom windowsill. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and red leaf edges hold all year. The flower spikes are slim and easily missed, which is no loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which makes it a safer choice than many patterned indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those succulent leaves store water, so the plant handles short dry spells far better than it handles a soggy pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying and no rush to repot. Pinch the tips now and then and it stays bushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use. Inside, the climate outside your window stops mattering, which counts for a plant that will not take frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 130mm to 200mm pot with a drainage hole is plenty. Outdoors it needs a sheltered, frost free spot in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens, in bright shade rather than direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shaded corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm climate it works as a low pocket planting under taller foliage, where the leaf markings read against plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Edge Peperomia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest leaf colour. Deep shade dulls the markings and hot sun through glass scorches them. Outdoors it is only realistic in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, because it is frost tender and a cold wet winter will finish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor mix, opened up with perlite or coarse bark. Peperomias have fine roots that rot in dense, wet mix, so never let the pot stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, empty the saucer, then let the top half of the mix dry before the next drink. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips to keep it bushy rather than sprawling, and remove any leaf that yellows at the base. Repot every two years at most, into a pot one size larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, so the plant is young: a compact rosette of leaves on an established root system, ready to pot into a 130mm or 150mm pot on arrival. It will not look like a mature specimen on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall foliage plants travel well packed upright, and yours is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give it a fortnight in bright indirect light to settle before you expect new leaves. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the mistakes behind most losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a home with cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epot sized to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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