Radiator plants - Peperomia (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Radiator plants

Also known as: Peperomior

Radiator plants comprise of a large genus of tropical and subtropical compact perennials. In nature, they grow as epiphytes on rotten wood. Many radiator plants species are popular as houseplants and terrariums due to their compact size, attractive foliage and interesting spike-shaped flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

Radiator plants (Peperomia)

Family

Pepper

Order

Pepper plants, birthworts, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

30 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

Images of Radiator plants

Species

Baby rubber plant Trailing jade Vining Peperomia Emerald ripple peperomia Pincushion peperomia Watermelon peperomia Parallel peperomia Prayer pepper Pepper elder Ruby peperomia Arid-land peperomia Acorn Peperomia Coin leaf peperomia Peperomia meridana Pincushion peperomia 'Happy Bean'Peperomia leptostachya Emerald ripple peperomia Baby rubber plant Variegated cupid peperomia Peperomia Bibi Red edge peperomia Felted pepperface Peperomia albovittata Baby rubber plant Coin leaf peperomia 'Raindrop'Teardrop peperomia Marble Peperomia Red log Radiator plant Frost Peperomia Cypress Peperomia Teardrop peperomia peperomia Peperomia 'Hope'Variegated teardrop peperomia Little fantasy pepper 'Variegata'Columnar peperomia Radiator plant 'Rana Verde'Radiator plant 'Rosso'Ripple peperomia 'Metallic Ripple'Peperomia Jelly Emerald Ripple Peperomia Red Log peperomia Peperomia Teardrop Piccolo Banda Peperomia

Care Guide for Radiator plants

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Native to tropical regions, radiator plants prefers high humidity and consistent moisture. Water weekly and mist regularly during the growing season. Primarily cultivated indoors, radiator plants thrives in typical home humidity, ensuring optimal hydration and health.

Propagation: Propagation of radiator plants is easy through leaf or stem cuttings and division. Success requires high humidity, warmth, and bright, indirect light. Use well-draining soil and ensure leaf cuttings have a stem piece. Challenges include potential rot from overly wet soil. Roots typically form within weeks.

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