Peperomia albovittata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia albovittata, also known as the Radiator Plant, belongs to the genus Peperomia. This plant is a perennial whose leaves have a unique shape that distinguishes it from other Peperomia plants, namely heart-shaped leaves. This plant will be excellent if it is used as an indoor plant and placed on a small pot table.
Common Name |
Frost peperomia, Piccolo Banda, Peacock Peperomia, Napoli Nights, Ivy Leaf Peperomia, and Radiator plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia albovittata
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Genus
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Peperomia
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Family
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Piperaceae
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Order
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Piperales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Peperomia albovittata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia albovittata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia albovittata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia albovittata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia albovittata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia albovittata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Peperomia albovittata to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia albovittata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia albovittata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia albovittata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia albovittata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia albovittata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia albovittata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia albovittata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia albovittata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Peperomia albovittata Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia albovittata plant originated. |
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Country |
Ecuador
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