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Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Cupid peperomia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-48"
  • W: 12"-48"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' plant details

Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: piperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 48 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Peperomia is very flashy with pale green, variegated, heart-shaped leave. Vines can grow around 3' long! Very easy to care for and very forgiving.
Peperomia scandens Variegata is a crawling climbing epiphyte that has small heart shaped leaves around 1 to 2 inches long and wide. Leaves have blotches of white in each leaf. A great plant for hanging baskets terrariums and small containers.
Heart shaped leaves with bright ivory margined fleshy waxy leaves on cascading fleshy stems. Also known as false philodendron, makes a lovely hanging basket.

Gardening facts about Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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