Propagating Variegated Cupid Peperomia (Peperomia scandens 'Variegata') by 3 Easy Methods

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Variegated Cupid Peperomia (Peperomia scandens 'Variegata') also called False Philodendron is propagated from leaf and stem cuttings or by plant division in spring to early summer when in active growth.

Variegated Cupid Peperomia requires medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 55-65% and moderately moist, fertile soil coupled with monthly feeding in spring and summer. Learn how to grow and care for Variegated Cupid Peperomia.

Peperomia scandens 'Variegata' is easy to propagate. We have herebelow outlined 3 easy ways of Variegated Cupid Peperomia Propagation. Keep reading to learn more on these methods.

1. Variegated Cupid Peperomia propagation from leaf cuttings in water

The leaf cuttings root easily, therefore, there is no need for a rooting hormone.

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy plant and ensure each leaf cutting has a petiole.


2. Allow some time for the formation of a protective callus tissue over the cuts of the leaf cuttings to prevent rotting.


3. Place the callused leaf leaf cuttings in a jar of clean plain water or in a propagation station and change the water every 5-7 days.


4. Place the set up in warm, well-lit place until growth begins at the base of the cuttings leaf petiole.


5. Allow enough time for substantial growth of the roots and new leaves.


6. Transfer the rooted cuttings to individual pots in moist, free-draining soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several plants in one pot.


7. Place the pots in bright indirect light away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching.


8. Maintain the soil moist until the new plants are well established after which you can begin routine care.

2. Variegated Cupid Peperomia propagation from stem cuttings

The stem cuttings root easily, therefore, there is no need for a rooting hormone.

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy plant and ensure each cutting has at least 2 sets of leaves.


2. Allow some time for the formation of a protective callus tissue over the cuts of the cuttings to prevent rotting.


3. Once callused, insert the stem cuttings in moist, free-draining soil.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching.


5. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges and substantial growth has been observed.


6. Transfer the new plants into individual pots and begin routine care. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings in one pot.

3. Variegated Cupid Peperomia propagation by division

1. Water the plant thoroughly at least 1 day before to make it easier to divide and also hasten establishment.


2. Slip the plant out of its pot and divide it into several sections. Ensure each section has adequate roots to hasten establishment.


3. Pot these sections in individual pots in moist, free-draining potting mix.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight.


5. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges on the sections.


6. Allow the new plant to be well established before transplanting after which you can begin routine care.

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