Peperomia caperata 'Schumi Red'
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Peperomia caperata 'Schumi Red' is a compact plant grown for its deeply textured and darkly coloured foliage. The species is native to Brazil, where it occurs in shaded understory habitats with warm temperatures and high humidity.
The leaves are heart-shaped with pronounced corrugation and a glossy surface. Colouration ranges from deep burgundy to near-black, often with subtle metallic overtones that shift with the light. Stems are short, keeping the plant low and clump-forming, making it suitable for small containers or terrarium displays.
Flowering produces slender, upright spikes carrying numerous tiny flowers, though it is cultivated primarily for its ornamental foliage. It remains compact throughout its life, making it easy to manage in indoor settings.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light but colour may fade.
- Water: Keep the soil lightly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; avoid prolonged dry air.
- Media: Use a well-draining potting mix with added perlite or fine bark.
- Fertiliser: Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth with a diluted balanced fertiliser.
- Temperature: Maintain between 18–27 °C; protect from temperatures below 15 °C.
- Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when the plant becomes rootbound.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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Size: 66mm pot
