Peperomia scandens

Peperomia scandens Care

Peperomia scandens

What is the plant

Peperomia scandens is a vining epiphytic perennial plant belonging to the Trumpet family and a relative of the common pepper. Peperomia scandens got its name from two Greek words, "homoios" and "peperi", which means "pepper-like", and the epithet "scanders" means "sprawling".

Peperomia scandens can be easily identified by its variegated, heart-shaped leaves with a light green tint and pale yellow spots.
The plant reaches 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) in height, and the inflorescences are green in color and resemble a rat's tail in appearance. Grows on treetops in Mexico, Central, and South America, and its vines grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

13°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water once every 1-2 weeks with water at room temperature, making sure that the soil has time to dry. Use a hygrometer to monitor moisture.
Pruning
Use scissors to prune Peperomia scandens at the top and around the pot to reduce growth, and remove dead stems and leaves that indicate plant disease.
Fertilizer
Peperomia scandens do not require regular feeding, so use a balanced liquid or slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
The plant grows best in bright light, so bright windows and fluorescent lights are ideal for it.
Soil
A light, well-drained succulent mix is best.
Propagation
Peperomia scandens are propagated by stem and leaf cuttings. Use a sterile knife or scissors to cut the cutting, then let it dry and plant it in the soil.

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Temperature
The ideal room temperature for the plant is 68-72˚F (20-22°C) in summer and 55-60˚F (13-15°C) in winter.
Container
Use a small pot with a drainage hole because the plant does not have many roots, and planting in a larger container can lead to rotting.
Fun fact
Peperomia scandens, like other plants of this genus, is able to purify the air with the help of the leaves, which reduce the level of formaldehyde in the room.