What it is: This listing is Peperomia clusiifolia 'Ginny' (jelly / red-edged peperomia), with green and cream leaves edged in pink (Clemson HGIC). Clemson HGIC notes it is slow-growing and can reach about 30 cm (12 in) tall.

Light: Bright, indirect light suits it best; it also tolerates somewhat lower light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves (NC State Extension; Clemson HGIC). A grow bulb in a nearby lamp can help through dark winters. No light level guarantees how much variegation or colour new leaves will show.

Watering & care: Let the mix dry out between waterings; overwatering can drop leaves and cause root rot (Clemson HGIC; NC State Extension). Use a well-drained houseplant or cactus-style mix (Clemson HGIC). Water less in winter as growth slows (NC State Extension).

Humidity: Peperomias usually adapt to average home humidity; if the air is very dry in winter, a room humidifier can help (NC State Extension; Clemson HGIC). A pebble tray gives only a small, local boost.

Temperature: Keep it warm and away from cold drafts (NC State Extension). Clemson HGIC suggests nights around 16 °C (60 °F) or warmer if you move it outdoors for summer.

Winter indoors: In winter, keep it away from cold windows, drafts and heating vents, and check the mix before watering rather than watering on a schedule. Growth slows in short days, so water less often.

Expected indoor size: Clemson HGIC says jelly peperomia grows up to about 30 cm (12 in) tall. How large yours gets depends on light, warmth, pot size and care, and we can't promise a particular leaf size or how much pink and cream each new leaf will show.

Feeding: Feed lightly only in spring and summer while it is growing (Clemson HGIC); our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food works at a light dilution. Ease off in winter.

Pets & pests: Most peperomias are considered safe for pets (Clemson HGIC). Still keep an eye out for mealybugs, spider mites, aphids, scale, fungus gnats and whiteflies (NC State Extension; Clemson HGIC).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness, leaf count and variegation vary from plant to plant and change with age and light; young plants may not yet show mature leaf features, so we can't promise a particular leaf size, shape or pattern. The size option (6") refers to the pot diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height, trail length or leaf count. We don't have our own photos of this plant yet. The gallery image is a shared Peperomia graphic for inspiration only; it does not show this plant.