Peperomia 'Hope'

Scientific name

Peperomia 'Hope'

General description

Peperomia 'Hope' is a compact trailing plant prized for its round, fleshy, deep green leaves arranged along slender stems. It has a delicate, decorative shape, ideal for hanging baskets or standing pots, and remains relatively small even when mature.

Origin

Hybrid resulting from a cross between Peperomia quadrifolia and Peperomia deppeana , native to Central and South America where conditions are tropical, filtered and humid.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light but avoids direct sun which burns the leaves.
• Watering : Water when the top of the substrate is dry (a few centimeters), let it dry slightly between two waterings; avoid excess water.
• Humidity : Medium to high (≈ 50-70%); more humid air helps but the plant tolerates household ambient humidity.
• Temperature : between 18 and 27°C; do not expose to low temperatures or cold air currents.
• Substrate : Well-draining, light and airy mix, with components such as perlite or succulent materials to prevent excess moisture.

Special advice

• Lightly prune the stems if the plant becomes too spread out to maintain a dense shape.
• Fertilize lightly once a month during growing seasons with diluted balanced fertilizer.
• Repot every 2-3 years or as soon as the pot becomes too cramped.
• Non-toxic to animals and humans.