Species Name: Peperomia trinervula

Common name(s): Radiator plants 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Glossy, lance-shaped leaves and pinkish tinted stems
• Quickly spreads into thick groundcover, excellent foreground plant
• Humidity loving, great for terrariums or draping in a hanging basket

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

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: 65-75°F

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

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

Lighting:   Partial Shade   

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

Growth rate: Moderate - Fast 

Height: Up to 8” 

Origin: South America 

Regional locality: Grows along the Andes Mountains at high altitudes epiphytically 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 11-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: This plant will become leggy with uneven growth if not given adequate sunlight 

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.