- Heart-Shaped Leaves
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 35 Inches
- Pet Safe
Cupid Peperomia is an easy-to-care-for, trailing houseplant with sweet heart-shaped foliage that is light green with cream variegation. Peperomia scandens ‘variegata’ (Peperomia nitida) is also known by other common names including radiator plant and false philodendron. Cupid Peperomia is part of the piperaceae family and is native to Central America. Like many peperomias, Cupid Peperomia develops small, unremarkable flower spikes and the plant behaves like a succulent.
Best Locations for Growing Cupid Peperomia
Cupid Peperomia makes a wonderful houseplant. It stays relatively small and can therefore go in many places of the home or office without taking up too much space. Cupid Peperomia can be encouraged or trained to climb on a trellis or shelf, making the plant versatile for displaying indoors. Cupid Peperomia can also be used in hanging baskets due to its trailing habit.
Cupid Peperomia Sunlight Requirements
Cupid Peperomia requires bright to medium indirect light and does not tolerate low light or too much direct sun, which will burn leaves.
Cupid Peperomia Care
Peperomias are easy to care for due to their succulent-like leaves and slower growth rate. Cupid Peperomia prefers to grow in temperatures above 60 degrees and below 80 degrees. This peperomia likes well-drained soil: perlite or orchid bark can be added to potting soil to increase the drainage. Peperomias have shallow root systems and like to be pot bound; they don’t need to be repotted for years. It is also not necessary to prune Cupid Peperomia. Dead leave should be removed above any nodes to allow for new growth. Cupid Peperomia is not toxic to pets or humans.
Watering Cupid Peperomia
Allow Cupid Peperomia to dry out almost completely between waterings. Insert a finger about an inch underneath the soil; if completely dry, it is time to water the plant. Water thoroughly when soil dries out, but do not overwater your plant to avoid root rot. Originating from Central America, Cupid Peperomia likes high humidity and should be placed near a humidifier, misted regularly, grouped with other humid-loving plants, or placed on a pebble tray to increase humidity.
Feeding Cupid Peperomia
Cupid Peperomia has low fertilizer needs but benefits from application of a balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month in the growing season.
Cupid Peperomia Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 35 inches |
| Mature Spread: 12-24 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, White |
| Foliage Description: Variegate, Green with Creamy Margins |
| Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: 0.6 |
| Common Name: Cupid Peperomia |
| Other Name(s): Radiator Plant |
| Scientific Name: Peperomia nitida 'Cupid' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Peperomia_Cupid-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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