Cupid Peperomia variegated – Peperomia scandens variegata

Cupid peperomia is a trailing plant with gorgeous heart shaped leaves. The thick glossy leaves are light green with creamy white edges. Around the stem joints and where the leaves meet the stem it’s light pink in colour making the plant look delicate. Don’t let the delicate look put you off as Cupid Peperomia is actually a hardy plant and easy to look after. You can grow them in hanging baskets or horizontally along a tabletop or a mantle.

Cupid Peperomia is native to the tropics of Mexico, the Caribbean and other parts of Central America. In its natural environment Cupid Peperomia generally grows in dappled shade, hanging off tall trees. It has a shallow root system and stores water in its leaves and stems. While the mature leaves are green with creamy and sometimes pale yellow border, when new leaves appear, sometime they can be entirely cream in colour and the green colour develops as they mature. Cupid Peperomias are fast growing plants which can quickly fill out the hanging pot and trail off the side