Which Peperomia variety to choose?

The Peperomia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Peperomia Burning Bush stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Peperomia Burning Bush (this plant): fiery red and green foliage, spectacular bicolor colors, compact habit (25 cm). Bright red and green version.
• Peperomia caperata Rosso: dark green and burgundy wrinkled foliage, spectacular texture, compact habit (15 cm). Textured burgundy version.
• Peperomia Red Canyon: spectacular bright red foliage, uniform intense color, compact habit (25 cm). Bright red version.
• Peperomia Napoli Nights: dark green almost black foliage, compact, elegant habit (15 cm). Sophisticated dark version.
• Peperomia Rotundifolia: bright green round and shiny foliage, elegant trailing stems. Classic trailing version.
• Peperomia Hope: soft green round foliage, trailing stems, compact and bushy habit (15 cm). Compact trailing version.
• Peperomia Raindrop: water-drop-shaped shiny green foliage, compact upright habit. Graphic upright version.
• Peperomia Rana Verde: bright shiny green foliage, compact habit, fleshy leaves (15 cm). Compact green version.
• Peperomia sarcophylla: thick, fleshy silver-green foliage, pronounced veins, upright habit (25 cm). Fleshy silver version.

Why choose the Peperomia Burning Bush? If you are looking for a Peperomia with fiery red and green foliage that brings a vibrant touch of color and warmth, the Burning Bush is the perfect choice. Its spectacular bicolor colors create an unmatched dynamic visual effect.

Exposure & location

The Peperomia Burning Bush perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dim spaces. It enjoys indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.

• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dim living room, or room away from windows.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Peperomia Burning Bush is perfect for spaces without windows or with very low light — it’s the ideal plant for offices, bathrooms, and shelves away from windows.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry deeply between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, reduce to once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their colorful shine.

Peperomia prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered — avoid excess water that causes stems and roots to rot.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its bright red and green foliage and spectacular bicolor colors, the Peperomia Burning Bush brings a touch of vibrant color and warmth to your urban jungle. It creates a colorful and dynamic focal point.

• To pair with: Fittonia, Calathea, Maranta, Syngonium, or other colorful foliage plants to create a vibrant and colorful urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the red and green foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, kitchen, or living room to bring a touch of vibrant color.

The bright red and green colors create a dynamic visual effect that brightens spaces and adds a touch of warmth and cheerfulness.

Verdeia Tips

• Water sparingly: the Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves and prefers to be slightly underwatered.
• Avoid excess water: the main cause of death is stem and root rot.
• Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces away from windows.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their colorful shine and improve photosynthesis.
• Enjoy its slow growth: the Peperomia Burning Bush grows slowly but surely.

A true tropical gem, the Peperomia Burning Bush captivates with its bright red and green foliage and spectacular bicolor colors. An ideal plant to bring color and warmth to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia 'Burning Bush'
• Common name: Peperomia Burning Bush
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø15 × H25 cm
• Adult size: up to 30–35 cm indoors
• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: low, allow to dry deeply between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Colorful / Vibrant / Compact
• Particularity: bright red and green foliage, spectacular bicolor colors, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, slow growth, compact habit

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the red and green colors and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.