The Jelly Peperomia is loved for its thick, glossy green leaves edged with translucent red tones that resemble stained glass. A compact, low-maintenance indoor plant perfect for bright shelves, desks and small-space styling.
Details
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Height: Up to 25–40cm indoors
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Width: Up to 25–40cm wide
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Growth Habit: Compact, upright clumping plant
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Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
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Humidity: Prefers low to moderate humidity
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Pet Friendly: Yes — non-toxic to cats and dogs
Care
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Water: Allow the top half of the soil to dry between watering
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Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
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Fertilise: Monthly during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertiliser
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Soil Type: Free-draining indoor potting mix with added perlite
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Maintenance: Low — minimal pruning, wipe leaves occasionally
Common names
- Jelly Peperomia
- Red-Edge Peperomia
- Baby Rubber Plant
- Thick Leaf Peperomia
- Decorative Peperomia
- Peperomia clusiifolia ‘Jelly’
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Family: Piperaceae
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Genus: Peperomia