Peperomia scandens 'Variegata', also known as "Variegated philodendron leaf", is a member of the Piperaceae family. A hanging variety of Peperomia, this plant has the characteristic rat-tail structure which bear the flowers. If you are looking for a low maintenance plant to grow at home or in the office this is the plant for you.
Peperomia do not demand a huge amount of care. Most species are relatively slow growers and hence they do not outgrow their containers that quickly. That should save you much time from pruning and repotting them. In addition, they require average humidity and non-variegated species are not light hungry, which make them ideal inhabitants on a bright windowsill. They are also relatively disease-proof and pest-free. Finally, Peperomia also do not require frequent watering and are not heavy feeders - good for busy and forgetful individuals! Peperomia are herbaceous plants that originate from South America. They have been reclassified into a family to call their own Peperomiaceae or pepper family. The name 'Peperomia' is derived from the Greek words 'peperi' and 'homoios', which referred to their resemblence to the true pepper plant. Peperomia produce curious-looking inflorescenes look like tails of the rat.
You will receive a 4 inch potted plant.
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