Peperomia trinervula 'Bibi' - Radiator Plant
Regular price $19.00Peperomia trinervula is compact when small but its stems grow like vines when they get some length, This particular cultivar 'Bibi' has smaller leaves than its original variety. This plant is great as a spreading ground cover in shaded garden, it looks lovely and lush in hanging pots or is perfect as a table plant or on a windowsill.
Shop all Peperomia or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here.
Current Pot Size: 100mm
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Endemic: Venezuela
Light: Full Shade - Category 4-5 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Soil type x (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: The fastest way to kill a peperomia is to overwater it. Treat it like a succulent that likes a little extra water. remove dead or crispy foliage to prevent fungal diseases and improve airflow. If plant is stretching and not remaining compact it is an indicator that it is not receiving enough light.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
