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Peperomia Obtusifolia ‘Red Edge’ - Various Sizes

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000787

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$13.99
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Description

A Pop of Color with the Red Edge Peperomia 

Another member of the trendy Peperomia family, the ‘Red Edge’ blends the dark green leaves of her standard cousin with the deep red edges and stems of the ‘Rainbow Peperomia’. It’s thick almost waxy leaves are reminiscent of a succulent, although this plant prefers to keep it’s soil lightly moist (but not soggy). If you’d like to speed up this plants slow growth pattern, be sure to place it somewhere with bright indirect light, although it can survive in low light or fluorescent conditions. 


Red Edge Peperomia Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Peperomia Obtusifolia 
  • Common Name: Baby rubber plant, Pepper Face, Blunt-Leafed Peperomia, Red Edge Peperomia
  • Family: Piperaceae
  • Native Range: Southern Florida, Mexico to northern South America and West Indies

Red Edge Peperomia Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light: Medium to bright light. Can tolerate periods of low light
  • Water: Prefers consistent moisture, but no soggy soil or sitting in water 
  • Humidity:  Average
  • Temperature:  55-85F
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
  • Feeding:  Generally does not require any fertilizer for growth. If you choose to fertilize, do so modestly and only in spring and summer. 
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings
  • Growth: Slow-growing, upright 
  • Common Pests: Subject to mealybugs, spider mites, and whitefly. 
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets

Fun Fact About Peperomia: A Succulent in Disguise

Though it’s not technically a succulent, the Red Edge Peperomia often gets mistaken for one thanks to its thick, waxy leaves that store moisture. This gives it a little extra resilience and the ability to thrive with less frequent watering—perfect for busy plant parents!

History Of the Peperomia: A Global Traveler 🌍

Hailing from the warm regions of Southern Florida, Mexico, and Northern South America, the Red Edge Peperomia has found a place in homes around the world. Belonging to the Piperaceae family, this plant is related to the pepper plant, and its stunning variegation and adaptability have made it a popular choice in both tropical and urban environments.

Want More Info on Peperomia Obtusifolia ‘Red Edge’?

Discover expert tips on how to keep your new Peperomia Obtusifolia ‘Red Edge’ thriving by checking out our comprehensive Peperomia Care Guide, covering everything from watering to lighting for lush, healthy growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.