Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant)

Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with dark markings on trailing vines, close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) vines with rounded green leaves and distinct dark speckled markings hanging down.

Botanical name: Peperomia sp.

Common name: Radiator Plant

Family: Piperaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

About a thousand species of Peperomias have been described, mainly from South America although a few (17) are found in Africa. Many of these plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and they have thick stems and fleshy leaves, some with leaf windows. Most Peperomias have tiny flowers which are packed into a characteristic greenish or brown conical spike like an inverted catkin. A few species have more attractive flowers such as the white scented clusters of spikes produced by P. fraseri.

Peperomias are best cultivated in a light, well drained compost containing plenty of humus and do well in shallow containers. Coming from tropical rain-forest habitats, they love warm humid conditions and most need a minimum temperature of 50 - 55°F. However, the stems and foliage can be prone to rotting and Peperomias should be watered sparingly from below (especially in winter) using soft water, avoiding wetting the crown of the plant.

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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves growing along slender stems reach upward in this image.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) small green leaves attached to slender red stems close up
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) red green leaves dense foliage plant.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) potted with slender green inflorescences rising above the dense foliage
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick shiny green succulent leaves on the plant.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with rounded succulent leaves radiating from stems.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves in a round white pot close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with rounded green leaves growing in a small container.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small green leaves and thin red stems close up
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) stems trailing with small rounded green leaves and white upright flower spikes
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green silver leaves close up
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small glossy oval leaves showing silver stripes
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with yellow edges filling this small plant close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small rounded leaves growing alongside a patch of green moss.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with yellow edges in a dense plant arrangement
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) leaves create a thick mat of green foliage with yellow variegation.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves close up showing rounded foliage and smooth texture.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) leaves exhibit a smooth texture with a distinct central rounded indentation.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small green leaves forming a dense carpet plant mat
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick succulent leaves spreading low over the soil surface area
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green and yellow variegated succulent leaves in a close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) showing variegated green and yellow round succulent leaves from above.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves plant growing in a small brown plastic nursery pot.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green striped leaves growing inside a round nursery container.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green leaves and thin spikes in a close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick green leaves and tall, narrow flower spikes.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with dark green waxy leaves and slender light green flower stalks.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with glossy foliage and slender, upright flower spikes among garden rocks.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) yellow green leaves growing in a dense low cluster plant
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small yellow green leaves covered in tiny water droplets.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green leaves and thin yellow flowers in a rock setting.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with textured green leaves and upright yellow flowers among large rocks.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green leaves and a yellow spike, close up plant.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) showing heart-shaped green leaves and a singular yellow floral spike.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) silver green leaves in a close up plant photo.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with rounded, heart-shaped leaves that grow in a compact, bushy cluster.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with long narrow green leaves in a dense growing plant arrangement
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) leaves radiate from the center in a thick cluster of succulent greenery
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) close up of waxy bright green leaves growing on the plant.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick waxy leaves layered on stems in a dense foliage cluster.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick green and white variegated leaves in close up.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with glossy, oval leaves marked in green and creamy white colors.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green and white leaves plant thick foliage close up
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick green leaves and white edges packed in small pots.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) foliage showing various colors and textures within a dense group setting
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with silver veining on a compact bushy plant.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with small green foliage and silver markings on the compact stems.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with green stacked foliage growing within a small clay container.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick dark green and pink crinkled leaves close up
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) leaves exhibit deep green centers with vibrant pink edges and crinkled texture.
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) light green striped leaves on a small potted plant close up
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with red stems in a close up view
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves with red stems filling the frame of the image
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) green leaves and red stems with thin yellow flower spikes close up
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick green leaves and long thin yellow flower spikes on stems
Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) with thick green leaves in a close up plant view.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) leaves with cream margins and green centers, useful for small pots.
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Peperomia sp. (Radiator Plant) foliage with upright spikes rising above the glossy, round green leaves.


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