Emerald Ripple alaala

Peperomia caperata 'Emerald Ripple'

Piperaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Emerald Ripple alaala
Evergreen
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Summer, autumn

Garden uses

BorderContainerLow maintenance

Notes

'Emerald Ripple' alaala (Peperomia caperata 'Emerald Ripple') is an evergreen plant for border, container, and low maintenance use. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and dry to moist soil. It has an erect habit and stays green all year. It blooms from early to late summer and again from early to late autumn.

Pairs well with African iris, Variegated Jade Plant jade plant, and Autograph tree.