Species Name: Peperomia fagerlindii

Common name(s): Radiator plant  

Defining Characteristics: 

• Oval shaped leaves with a slightly pointed end on purple stems
• Endemic to coastal Ecuador where it is endangered due to habitat loss
• Provides an elegant appearance when cascading over a hanging pot

Recommended Pot Size: Small 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 55-86°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Light watering, Suggested watering time is every 7 to 10 days.  

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Growth rate: Slow 

Height: 2-4”

Origin: Endemic to coastal Ecuador 

Regional locality: An epiphytic herb found in the humid coastal forest (0–500 m)

USDA Hardiness Zone: 11-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Pruning should be done if vines become leggy to keep the plant compact 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.