Peperomia 'Luna Red'

Peperomia caperata ‘Luna Red’ is a spectacular and elegant variety, appreciated for its rounded, thick leaves, with an intense burgundy-red shade on the underside and dark green on the top. This color contrast creates a sophisticated visual effect and makes the plant stand out easily in contemporary or minimalist decor. Its compact and balanced habit makes it ideal for offices, libraries, terrariums, or corners with filtered light.

Being a plant with thick, semi-succulent leaves, Peperomia ‘Luna Red’ retains moisture well and tolerates short periods of dryness. It is an excellent choice both for rare plant enthusiasts and for those just starting out in indoor plant care.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Full name: Peperomia caperata ‘Luna Red’

• Family: Piperaceae

• Plant type: decorative for its foliage, herbaceous with thick leaves

• Leaves: round, glossy, dark green on the upper side and red-burgundy on the underside

• Flowers: rare, discreet, in thin vertical spikes

• Habit: compact, rounded, with short and well-branched stems

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect light or partial shade

• Temperature: optimal between 18–26°C

• Watering: moderate – water only after the soil has partially dried

• Soil: well-drained, aerated substrate – mix for tropical plants or succulents

• Fertilization: once a month during the warm season, with diluted liquid fertilizer

The plant is sensitive to excess water – overwatering can cause root rot. It is recommended to avoid water stagnation in the saucer.

✔️ Advantages:

• Bicolor foliage, with intense contrast – green and red-burgundy

• Does not require difficult maintenance – ideal for workspaces or living rooms

• Compact habit, perfect for shelves, small pots, or terrariums

• Rare plant, attractive in any decorative plant collection

• Fits in modern, Japandi, urban jungle, or Nordic decor

Height with pot included approx. 12 cm

The decorative pot is not included in the price.