Welcome to our guide to the Peperomia Rana Verde, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs.
Peperomia Rana Verde Care Summary
| Light needs: | Medium to bright indirect sunlight. |
| Watering needs: | Check weekly, only water when soil is completely dry. |
| Fertilizer: | A very well diluted balanced feed every 3 or 4 weeks in spring and summer. |
| Soil: | A mix of 75% potting compost and 25% perlite. |
| Humidity: | 50-60%. |
| Temperature: | 18-25°C (64-77°F). |
| Where to buy: | Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. |
| Other names: | Rippled Chinese Money Plant. |
| Common issues: | Overwatering. |
Introduction
The Peperomia Rana Verde is an easy to look after plant, and while small in size, it stands out due to its bold dark green matte leaves. It grows wildly in South and Central America, the plant gets its name from it’s leaves, rana verde means ‘green frog’ in Spanish.
See also: Peperomia Ruby Cascade, Peperomia Polybotrya, Peperomia Nivalis, Peperomia Graveolens (Ruby Glow Peperomia).
Light Needs
Give them bright indirect sunlight if you can. They will be ok in medium indirect too. No direct sun though.
How Often To Water Peperomia Rana Verde
They are prone to root rot so make sure the soil is completely dry before you water them again. Check the soil each week and do not be tempted to over do it. Make sure you don’t leave the plant sitting in excess water in the external container.
Tip: under water these plants rather than overwater them. They are tolerant of most conditions, but will get root rot easily if you let them sit in soggy soil. For the same reasons you should make sure you tip out any water from the bottom saucer after watering, and the plant should be in a well draining mix with some perlite.
Fertilizer
Give them a very well diluted balanced feed every 3 or 4 weeks in spring and summer.
Soil
They need a well draining medium to avoid the issues with root rot. You can use a mix of 75% potting compost and 25% perlite.
When to Repot Peperomia Rana Verde
they can grow quite quickly so check the roots once or twice a year and give them a bigger pot if they are starting to get overcrowded.
Humidity
Give them 50-60% humidity and they will thank you for it.
Temperature
A good daytime range is 18-25°C (64-77°F), and a minimum of 10°C (50°F) at night.
How to Propagate Peperomia Rana Verde
They can be easily propagated with stem cuttings and rooted in moist soil. Try to keep them humid with a bag over the pot (don’t seal it as you want some air to be able to move in and out to avoid rot). They should root n a month or two, when you can pot them up to their own pot.
Peperomia Rana Verde Flower
They can flower in summer sometimes The flowers themselves are very unremarkable, but the stalks that the flowers can look striking: they are long thin stalks that rise up over the plant.
Is Peperomia Rana Verde Toxic To Cats?
The are not toxic to cats and dogs.
Why Are My Peperomia Rana Verde Leaves Turning Yellow?
The most common reason for yellowing leaves is overwatering, Peperomia can get root rot really easily.
Where Do Peperomia Rana Verde Grow?
They grow in the wild in Ecuador and parts of Peru.
Other Names
Rippled Chinese Money Plant. Peperomia Albovittata.
Where To Buy
Try our list of Rare Plant Shops.
FAQs and Common Problems
Common issues are overwatering, do not be tempted to do it, if in doubt leave them another week.
Other Articles You Might Like
There you have it, here ends our guide to this beautiful plant. You might also like our other articles:
Peperomia Ruby Cascade, Peperomia Polybotrya, Peperomia Nivalis, Peperomia Graveolens (Ruby Glow Peperomia).
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