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Peperomia Hope is yet another beautiful and low-maintenance member of the Peperomia genus. You won’t regret having this unique foliage around! In this post, I’ll review Peperomia Hope care, propagation, and much more.
Peperomia Hope is believed to be a hybrid of Peperomia deppeana x Peperomia quadrifolia.
However, during my research, I found a few mentions that Peperomia Hope is actually Peperomia pecuniifolia, and not a hybrid at all. I wasn’t able to confirm this, but it’s important to note.
Foliage and Size
Peperomia Hope has round, flat leaves that grow along a trailing stem. They typically grow about a foot to a foot and a half long, but can grow even longer in optimal conditions.
While Peperomia Hope stays relatively small, that shouldn’t stop you from owning one of these beauties!
Where Can I Buy a Peperomia Hope?
You can easily find yourself a beautiful Peperomia Hope on Etsy!
Check out this Peperomia Hope from one of my favorite Etsy sellers.
Is Peperomia Hope a Succulent?
No, but it has succulent-like leaves that store water. Therefore, it can be treated similarly to a succulent.
Most peperomias are actually epiphytes meaning they grow on the surface of another plant, like a tree, and not out of the ground.
How to Care for Peperomia Hope
How Much Sunlight Does Peperomia Hope Need?
Bright, indirect light is best for Peperomia Hope. It will be OK in medium light levels but it is by no means a low-light plant.
In fact, bright light can help prevent legginess of the stems. (Leggy means long, stretched-out stems with fewer leaves.)
Just be sure to keep the light indirect, as too much direct light can hurt your plant.
Live in a low-light home (like me)? Grow lights are a houseplant GAME CHANGER. This is one of my absolute favorite grow lights, but more importantly, my plants thrive under it!
How Often Should I Water Peperomia Hope?
You should let the potting mix dry out before watering this plant. Their succulent-like leaves store water, therefore they do not need water often.
Exactly how often differs for everyone. It can be one to two weeks, or even longer depending on light level and climate.
For this reason, it’s important to get in the habit of sticking your finger down into the potting mix to determine moisture level first.
You can also check if your Peperomia Hope needs to be watered by squeezing a mature leaf (the leaves closer to the base of the plant). If it is nice and firm the plant does not need water.
Keep in mind it is easier to overwater plants that like to remain on the dry side. Overwatering will cause yellow leaves, and even worse, root rot!
Does Peperomia Hope like Humidity?
Peperomia Hope can tolerate dry conditions but prefers humidity. The easiest way to give your plant the humidity it wants is by using a humidifier.
This is one of my favorite humidifiers because it can last up to 96 hours—can you believe that? That’s four days without having to worry about the humidifier
Check out my post on creating humidity for houseplants for more help!
Potting Mix
Most Peperomias generally are not too picky when it comes to their potting mix but there are a few key factors to keep in mind.
Because this plant likes to be on the dry side, and because it’s epiphytic (remember, grows on the surface of another plant, not out of the ground), a well-draining, loose, rich potting mix works best.
They don’t need to be tightly packed in soil, rather there should be good airflow to the roots.
The mixture I used for my other Peperomia is regular indoor plant potting mix, orchid bark, and perlite. This was about a 2:1:1 ratio, and I made sure to not pack it down as I potted it up.
You can use something similar or even just a 1:1 ratio of regular potting mix and perlite. Just remember, well-draining and aerated are important, so don’t pack it in tightly when you pot up the plant.
Fertilizing
Peperomias don’t need much fertilizer. They are slow growers and don’t have large root systems, so they sometimes fall victim to over-fertilization.
However, you can use a balanced indoor plant fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer.
Get a beautiful Peperomia Hope like the one below here!
Repotting
Pepermia Hope has a small root system and is OK with being somewhat rootbound. This is not a plant that needs to be repotted often.
You can repot it if you see the plant has clearly outgrown its pot, for example, if there are roots coming out of the drainage holes.
Choose a pot that’s the next size up from its current pot and has good drainage. It’s always best to repot in the spring or summer, if possible.
I really love terra cotta pots because they dry out quicker putting your plant at less risk of root rot!
How to Prune Peperomia Hope
If your plant has grown too leggy or sparse, you can prune any leggy stems to fix that look. When you want to encourage new growth, cut above a node. A node is where leaves and roots grow out of the stem.
More specifically, you can also pinch your Peperomia, which helps encourage branching. You can “pinch” your plant by literally pinching off with your fingers the first set of leaves along with the end of the stem.
Try to prune and pinch only in the spring or summer. And, don’t take too much at once, it can shock the plant and since Peperpomias are slow growers, you might regret how much you take!
In addition to pruning leggy growth and pinching your plant, you might lose an occasional leaf (occasionally is totally fine!), so remove any shriveled/dying leaves when they can be gently plucked away.
Pests
One of the wonderful things about Peperomias is that pests really aren’t a huge problem. If there is one they are more susceptible to, it would be mealybugs.
Be sure to thoroughly inspect your plant regularly—undersides of leaves, in crevices, along the stem—on a regular basis.
If you find one bug, there will be more soon, so it’s important to act fast. See my post on mealybug treatment for help!
And, for general pest prevention, I really like to use Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control on any new plants I bring into my home.
How Do You Propagate Peperomia Hope?
You can propagate Peperomia Hope through stem or leaf cuttings. I’ll review both below.
Propagate Peperomia Hope in Water – Stem Cuttings
- Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors to snip off a few cuttings just below a node. The cuttings should have a few leaves on them. The node is where leaves and roots grow out of the main stem.
- Strip off some of the leaves that are close to the base of the cutting and stick the base of the cutting into a jar of water. There should be at least one node under the surface since that is where new roots will sprout from. Remove any leaves that end up being underwater.
- Place the cuttings in a location with bright, indirect light. Replace the water when it gets murky, once a week or so, and make sure the water level doesn’t get too low.
- Once the roots are a few inches long (I usually let them grow to around three inches), you can transfer your cuttings into a pot with potting mix. Give it a good watering and then care for this plant how you normally would.
Note: It might take over a month for roots to start developing, so patience is key!
Propagate Peperomia Hope in Potting Mix – Stem Cuttings
- Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors to snip off a few cuttings just below a node. The cuttings should have a few leaves on them. The node is where leaves and roots grow out of the main stem.
- Strip off some of the leaves that are close to the base of the cutting and stick the base of the cutting into a pot with moistened potting mix.
- There should be at least one node under the surface of the mix since that is where new roots will sprout from. Remove any leaves that end up being buried.
- Place the cuttings in a location with bright, indirect light. Do not overwater the cuttings, but keep the potting mix moist.
- And, to increase beneficial humidity, place a clear plastic bag over the top. Be sure to open it every few days to let in fresh air. You can also mist the potting mix as needed.
- After about a month, you can test your cutting by giving it a VERY gentle tug. If you feel some resistance, the root system has developed and you can treat it like a normal plant.
Propagate Peperomia Hope in Potting Mix – Leaf Cuttings
- Leaf cuttings usually take longer to grow into new plants but many peperomias are known for being easily propagated through leaf cuttings.
- Remove a few mature, healthy looking leaves from the stem but keep the petiole attached to the leaf. The petiole is the little stem that attaches the leaf to the main stem.
- Stick the petioles into a pot with moistened potting mix and set the pot in a location with bright, indirect light. Do not overwater the leaves, but keep the potting mix moist.
- And, to increase beneficial humidity, place a clear plastic bag over the top. Be sure to open it every few days to let in fresh air. You can also mist the potting mix as needed.
- It may take a while for new growth to appear but remember, patience is key.
- Leaf cuttings are typically propagated directly into potting mix, but you can always give water propagation a try! Just make sure the leaf doesn’t fall into the water.
Is Peperomia Hope Toxic?
Peperomia Hope is non-toxic to cats and dogs. However, it’s best practice to keep all plants out of your furry friends’ reach.
Is Peperomia Hope a Good Indoor Plant?
Absolutely! As you can tell from this care and propagation guide, Peperomia Hope, like other Peperomias, is incredibly low-maintenance and aesthetically pleasing. What more could you want?
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Janie says
All of your info on this plant was VERY HELPFUL!! I just got this plant today,
I’m going to try and propagate a leaf in water, thank you
Julie - Houseplant Aficionado says
Thanks so much, Janie!