{"product_id":"radiator-plant-peperomia-albovittata-piccolo-banda","title":"Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda' - Radiator Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Peperomia 'Piccolo Banda' has the distinctive radiator-like patterning of the Peperomia across its leaves in silver-green and darker emerald stripes. Its stems are a vivid bright red, contrasting with the leaves to create standout foliage. Its semi-succulent leaves can hold water in, meaning it needs less frequent watering, and they can also grow a whole plant from scratch; a single leaf cut in half and placed on soil can root and grow into a whole new plant! Choose the Peacock Peperomia for its stunning, standout foliage and it will repay your care with abundant silver and emerald leaves.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Peperomia 'Piccolo Banda' has the distinctive radiator-like patterning of the Peperomia across its leaves in silver-green and darker emerald stripes. Its stems are a vivid bright red, contrasting with the leaves to create standout foliage. Its semi-succulent leaves can hold water in, meaning it needs less frequent watering, and they can also grow a whole plant from scratch; a single leaf cut in half and placed on soil can root and grow into a whole new plant! Choose the Peacock Peperomia for its stunning, standout foliage and it will repay your care with abundant silver and emerald leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":22}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Peperomia albovittata (pepper-like plant with white bands) 'Piccolo Banda'\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeperomia albovittata \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(pepper-like plant with white bands) 'Piccolo Banda'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Peacock Peperomia, Frost Peperomia, Piccolo Banda, Peacock Plants, Albovittata, Radiator Plant\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePeacock Peperomia, Frost Peperomia, Piccolo Banda, Peacock Plants, Albovittata, Radiator Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to Ecuador\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNative to Ecuador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes bright, indirect light; will benefit from a splash of morning or evening sun in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly water once the top third of the soil has dried out; make sure you don't leave the plant itself wet as this can cause it to rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in higher humidity, so will appreciate a humidity tray or more frequent misting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a dense, well-draining mix. Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six or seven in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal temperature is 18-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf your plant is in a darker location, poke the soil gently with a chopstick or similar to provide ventilation and mimic the actions of earthworms and other critters- this will reduce the risk of root rot!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeperomias can be propagated from a single leaf: trim off a healthy leaf, cut it in half and place it onto soil. With a bit of patience and a nice, warm spot your peperomia will take root and grow into a whole new plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":55079596327293,"sku":"9367922826371","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43426453979389,"sku":"8832073261171","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10cm","offer_id":43426454012157,"sku":"6832073261171","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"11cm","offer_id":44706126332157,"sku":"3832073261171","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/radiator-plant-peperomia-albovittata-piccolo-banda-416444.jpg?v=1756729328","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/radiator-plant-peperomia-albovittata-piccolo-banda","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}