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Note: This is the green variation
Common Name: Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals:
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna
Soil Depth: Shallow to Moderate with proper drainage
Lighting: Low to Medium
Humidity & Misting: 50%-100% / Suggested
Mature Plant Size & Root System: These mound-forming plants will max out at 8 inches tall and possess thick, corrugated leaves / Very thin, fibrous root systems are shallow but allow for maximum water absorption with adaquet humidity
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown / Front (low) groundcover, underplanting or corner placement recommended
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-Toxic if consumed though these are typically used for ornamental not edible purposes
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted Ripple Peperomia Green plant / Plant is Shipped bare root wrapped in newspaper