Which Peperomia variety to choose?

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

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

Why choose the Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon'? If you are looking for a Peperomia with spectacular bright red foliage and a uniformly intense color that adds a splash of vibrant color, Red Canyon is the perfect choice. It is the reddest and most vibrant variety.

Exposure & location

The Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon' perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dimly lit spaces. It enjoys indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.

• Exposure: low light, indirect light, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: office, 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 Rouge 'Red Canyon' 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 bright red 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 spectacular bright red foliage and uniform intense color, the Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon' adds a splash 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 plants with colorful foliage to create a vibrant and colorful urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the bright red foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, kitchen, or living room to add a splash of vibrant color.

The bright red foliage creates a striking visual effect that brightens spaces and brings a touch of warmth and vitality.

Verdeia Tips

• Water sparingly: Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves and prefers to be slightly underwatered.
• Avoid overwatering: 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 spectacular bright red shine.
• Enjoy its vibrant color: the Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon' is the reddest and most vibrant variety.

A true tropical gem, the Peperomia Rouge 'Red Canyon' captivates with its spectacular bright red foliage and uniform intense color. An ideal plant to bring vibrant color and warmth to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia 'Red Canyon'
• Common name: Peperomia Rouge, Peperomia Red Canyon
• 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 sun
• 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: spectacular bright red foliage, uniform intense color, 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 bright red color and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.