About
Peperomia scandens, the Cupid peperomia, is a trailing, evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, pale-green leaves to 7 cm long. From spring to autumn it produces tiny, green flowers on erect, tail-like spikes. An attractive and easy-care trailing houseplant or terrarium plant for a bright, indirect-light position.
About the genus
Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small, greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles. One of the largest plant genera, with enormous diversity in leaf form, texture and colour � popular and easy-care houseplants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Hanging basket
Native toPeru
Care notes
CultivationGrow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light while in growth, moving into full light in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter, preferably with tepid, soft water. From spring to summer apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C when ripe; take stem cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free