Peperomia Caperata "Zorro Peperomia" 12cmPot

Peperomia ‘Zorro’

Botanical Name

Peperomia caperata ‘Zorro’

Common Names

• Peperomia
• Ripple Peperomia
• Zorro Peperomia

Product Description

Peperomia ‘Zorro’ is a compact, ornamental houseplant prized for its dark green, rippled, arrow-shaped leaves with striking silver variegation. Perfect for indoor spaces, offices, or shaded garden areas, this low-maintenance plant adds texture and modern appeal to any environment. Its slow, tidy growth makes it ideal for pots, terrariums, or desktop displays, and it is safe for homes with pets.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–25 cm
• Spread: ± 20–25 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, rosette-forming

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light
  • Tolerates partial shade; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn
• Soil: Well-drained, light potting mix
  • Prefers soil rich in organic matter
• Watering: Moderate
  • Allow soil to dry slightly between watering; avoid overwatering
• Climate:
  • Thrives in temperate and subtropical indoor or shaded outdoor conditions
  • Sensitive to frost and extreme heat
• Maintenance: Very low
  • Occasional pruning to remove old leaves
  • Minimal fertilising needed; grows well with general houseplant care

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Year-round (indoors)
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Rarely flowers indoors; tiny, unobtrusive spikes
• Dormant Season: Winter (growth slows)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Ideal for indoor spaces, shaded garden areas, and container planting
  • Excellent for modern décor, low-maintenance plantings, and small-space gardening