Red Edge Peperomia
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Red Edge Peperomia
Peperomia clusiifolia · Piperaceae
How it looks
Red Edge Peperomia is a peperomia with thick, glossy dark green large oval leaves edged by a fine red band. The stems are short and compact, and at 8–12 in (20–30 cm) tall it is grown in pots.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Peperomia clusiifolia
- Common name
- Red Edge Peperomia
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
