Peperomia serpens Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Peperomia serpens is a perennial plant in the genus Peperomia and the family Piperaceae, which is native to the tropics. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded Peperomia scandens its Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental plant. There are many reasons this plant is suitable as a house plant, one of which is that it is easy to grow and care for.
Common Name |
Peperomia scandens, Piper herbaceum, Piper Serpens, Vining Peperomia
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Climbers
Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Peperomia serpens
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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 serpens Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Peperomia serpens.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Peperomia serpens needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Peperomia serpens needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Peperomia serpens Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Peperomia serpens to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 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 serpens to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Peperomia serpens Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Peperomia serpens. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Peperomia serpens 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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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Peperomia serpens Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Peperomia serpens plant. |
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Maximum Height |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Peperomia serpens toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Peperomia serpens Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Peperomia serpens, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Peperomia serpens Native Region |
Find out where the Peperomia serpens plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
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