{"product_id":"peperomia-obtusifolia-red-edge","title":"Peperomia clusiifolia 'Red Edge'","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"article\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia 'Red Edge'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piperaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e P. obtusifolia\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Red Edge'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed Edge Peperomia, Baby Rubber Plant, Radiator Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative range (species):\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida through tropical America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and much of South America, where it grows as a terrestrial perennial or epiphyte in wet tropical forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Red Edge' is a cultivar of Peperomia obtusifolia distinguished by rounded, blunt-tipped (obtuse) deep green leaves finished with a red-to-maroon margin. Leaves are thick, glossy, and semi-succulent, held on upright stems that often carry a red tinge. Mature plants reach roughly 8–12 inches with a compact, self-supporting habit. Margin intensity is light-dependent: under bright conditions the red deepens, while in lower light the plant reallocates pigment production toward chlorophyll and the margins fade toward green. Flower spikes are slender, cream-colored, and ornamentally insignificant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on naming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Red Edge' is frequently mislabeled in the trade as Peperomia clusiifolia, a closely related species historically classified as a variety of P. obtusifolia- which is where the confusion originates. The two are easy to separate by leaf shape: obtusifolia carries rounder, blunt-tipped foliage, while clusiifolia leaves are longer and more elongated-oval. Red-margined clusiifolia cultivars exist (including the variegated 'Ginny'), but they are distinct plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow to moderate. Semi-succulent tissue stores water, giving meaningful drought tolerance. Fine, shallow root system consistent with the species' partially epiphytic habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight:\u003c\/em\u003e Bright, indirect light for best margin color and compact growth. Tolerates medium and lower light with some fading and stretching. Avoid prolonged direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater:\u003c\/em\u003e Allow the upper half of the substrate to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and let drain. Overwatering is the primary cause of decline. Slight leaf wrinkling is a reliable indicator of genuine thirst. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/em\u003e Chunky, fast-draining mix- standard potting soil with perlite and bark if you wanna get fancy. Dense\/compact, water-retentive soils promote root and stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 65–80°F. Avoid sustained exposure below 55°F, as it can stunt growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/em\u003e Adaptable and tolerant; average household humidity is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/em\u003e Balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength monthly during active growth will encourage strong even growth. Light feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStem cuttings root readily in water, sphagnum, or perlite. Leaf cuttings will root but do not reliably reproduce cultivar coloration; stem cuttings recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot and stem rot can occur from overwatering; leaf drop from cold or chronically wet substrate; margin fading and elongated internodes in insufficient light. Generally pest-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NurseryRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179652411621,"sku":"11003829212","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/5378\/8645\/files\/il_fullxfull.4168424022_b5zl.png?v=1763262318","url":"https:\/\/thenurseryrx.com\/products\/peperomia-obtusifolia-red-edge","provider":"NurseryRx","version":"1.0","type":"link"}