Cupid Peperomia

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light to Medium Light

Mature Height

6 - 11 Inches

Mature Spread

1 - 2 Feet

Feature

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.

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