Peperomia serpens aka Cupid Peperomia

Taxonomy

Common names

Cupid Peperomia, Dee Dees Serpens(my Grandmothers Plant I Inherited)

How to care for Cupid Peperomia

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Cupid Peperomia due to its easy-going nature.

Water

Cupid Peperomia should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Cupid Peperomia loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Cupid Peperomia prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

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Toxicity

Cupid Peperomia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

Humidity

The Cupid Peperomia is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

Fertilizer

The Cupid Peperomia should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Region of origin

Cupid Peperomia’s native range is Worldwide.

Flower

Yes, if you provide it with the correct amount of sunlight and water, you can witness your Cupid Peperomia blooming.


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