{"product_id":"black-leaf-ripple-peperomia-peperomia-caperata-black-leaf-ripple","title":"Black Leaf Ripple Peperomia - Peperomia caperata 'Black Leaf Ripple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Leaf Ripple Peperomia (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia caperata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Leaf Ripple') is a neat, compact foliage plant, only about 20cm tall and wide, with tiny heart-shaped leaves that are intricately crinkled and darkly coloured. It is forgiving of forgetful watering and suits shaded patios, indoor pots and tropical accent plantings. Happy plants send up long, tail-like pale green flower stalks that fan out at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark, crinkled leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small heart-shaped leaves have a deep, ruffled texture and darken as the plant grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 20cm by 20cm it fits a desk, a windowsill or the front of a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with drying out between waterings, so it suits busy households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuirky flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy plants flower with long pale green tails that form a fan at the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomias are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though any plant chewed in quantity can upset a stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small container on a shaded patio shows off the leaf texture at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a brightly lit room, and groups well with other foliage plants of different leaf sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical accent plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart in the shade of larger plants, or amid denser groundcovers, where the dark leaves add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Leaf Ripple Peperomia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright spot with indirect sunlight or dappled shade. It enjoys warm, humid air, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, and in cooler districts it is best as an indoor or sheltered container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. It dislikes wet soil, so always use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then regularly once established, but with a light hand. Mist if the air is dry. Apply a very diluted liquid feed monthly in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves for a quick tidy-up. Cutting off spent flower tails keeps the plant looking neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Leaf Ripple as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted. Tube stock may be green when it is delivered, and the leaves darken as the plant grows. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. The tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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=\"\/collections\/peperomias\"\u003eOur peperomia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves green when it arrives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock may be green when delivered, and the leaves darken as the plant grows. Bright indirect light helps the colour deepen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly but lightly. It can cope with drying out between waterings, and the one thing it dislikes is soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy plants produce long, tail-like pale green stalks that form a fan at the tip. They are a quirky extra rather than the main feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790864417087,"sku":"PEP-CAP-BLACKL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-leaf-ripple-peperomia-peperomia-caperata-black-leaf-ripple.jpg?v=1792209916","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-leaf-ripple-peperomia-peperomia-caperata-black-leaf-ripple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}