Peperomia graveolens is a visually stunning plant native to Peru and Ecuador. It forms small plants with glowing wine red stems with extremely succulent leaves that are wine red except on the upper side where there is a v-shaped transparent "window" to enable photosynthesis.
This plant is a forest dweller at high altitudes and does best with a culture that gives excellent airflow and a soil that allows the water to run quickly away from the roots and not promote sodden conditions.

These plants have evolved to have leaves with red undersides as the light from the forest floors is green in spectrum, and green leaves merely reflect green light. However, red leaves can absorb and utilize some of the light to enable photosnynthesis.

Requires very porous soil with excellent drainage. Filtered to bright light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when dry, but allow to dry somewhat between watering. Protect from frost.

This plant is grown with organic, pesticide-free methods. This is a gorgeous, healthy specimen currently in a 4" pot. Every plant sold true to species. Plants shipped are as close to plants pictured as possible.