ruby cascade succulent Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' – Serres Lavoie

ruby cascade succulent Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' – Serres LavoiePeperomia 'Ruby Cascade' is grown as a trailing hanging basket plant, but in its natural habitat it often climbs tree trunks or rocks, taking root as it goes. Growing in tropical forests, this peperomia however has fairly fleshy leaves which give it good water retention power, a bit like a succulent plant. The most striking features of 'Ruby Cascade' are the perfectly round shape and two tone appearance of its foliage. Indeed, the upper surface of the

Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' is grown as a trailing hanging basket plant, but in its natural habitat it often climbs tree trunks or rocks, taking root as it goes. Growing in tropical forests, this peperomia however has fairly fleshy leaves which give it good water retention power, a bit like a succulent plant. The most striking features of 'Ruby Cascade' are the perfectly round shape and two-tone appearance of its foliage. Indeed, the upper surface of the leaf is a deep, shiny dark green, while the underside is a rich ruby ​​color. The stems can reach several feet in length.

Family: Piperaceae
Origin: South America, Central America
Watering: moderate, allow the substrate to dry to a depth of 1 or 2 inches before watering. Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade' is susceptible to root rot.
Brightness: intense, indirect sun. If the leaves turn white, there is too much light.
Relative humidity: medium to high
Substrate: draining and aerated, use our homemade potting soil for succulent plants or a potting soil for tropical plants
Flowering: pink, but this is not the main attraction of the plant
Fertilization: every two or three weeks during the growth period
Toxicity: non-toxic to animals

*Please note that each plant is unique and will differ from the one pictured.