Variegated Peperomia scandens - 2L / 17cm / Medium
$25.00Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' is a soft, trailing houseplant with charming heart-shaped leaves splashed in creamy white, pale yellow and light green. The marbled variegation gives each leaf a unique look, and the fleshy texture helps the plant retain moisture, making it more drought tolerant than most trailers. With its compact growth and cascading stems, it’s ideal for hanging pots, shelf edges or terrariums, adding a soft, romantic touch to any indoor space.
Native to tropical Central and South America, this variegated form of Peperomia scandens is low-maintenance, pet safe and perfect for brightening low-light corners without taking over. Its slow, steady growth and trailing habit make it easy to style and even easier to care for.
Non-toxic to pets.
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Bright, indirect light is best to maintain strong variegation. Can tolerate medium light, but low light may reduce colour contrast. Avoid direct sun, which can burn or fade leaves.
Outdoors (mild climates): Place in bright shade or dappled light. Avoid cold drafts or exposure to frost.
Watering Regimen
During Active Growth (Spring to Early Autumn):
Water when the top 2–3cm of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering—succulent leaves hold moisture and don’t like sitting in wet soil.
Cooler Months:
Water less frequently. Let soil dry deeper between waterings to prevent rot.
Temperature & Humidity
Prefers warm indoor temperatures between 18°C–26°C. Avoid cold air below 10°C.
Enjoys moderate humidity but tolerates standard home conditions. Mist occasionally or group with other plants in dry spaces.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser. Avoid fertilising in winter or when growth is very slow.
Pruning & Maintenance
Pinch back growing tips to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Remove any reverted all-green leaves to preserve variegation.
Easily propagated by stem cuttings in water or moist soil.
Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound. Use a light, well-draining potting mix with added perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
Pests & Troubleshooting
Generally pest-resistant, but may attract mealybugs or gnats if kept too moist.
Pale or faded leaves may indicate low light; mushy stems or yellowing leaves can be a sign of overwatering.
Important Note: Soft, Safe & Stylish
Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' is ideal for pet owners and beginner plant lovers alike. With its delicate trailing habit and marbled leaves, it brings subtle colour and softness to any indoor collection.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
