Plant Care Peperomia 'Hope'

Peperomia 'Hope'

4.9 out of 5 (17 experiences)

Peperomia 'Hope' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Peperomia 'Hope'

Did you know Peperomia plants belong to the pepper family, along with black peppercorns? Their fruits and seeds have traveled one of the longest distances ever recorded, over 3000 miles to an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, while stuck to a bird's feet! 🦅 They can be easily propagated by leaves which make them super easy to share with friends!

Taxonomy

Peperomia 'Hope'
Peperomia
Piperaceae
Piperales

Also known as

Peperomia Hope, P.Hope, Peperomia tetraphylla 'Hope', Peperomia tetrapylla 'Hope' and Peperomia pecuniifolia

How to care for Peperomia 'Hope'

💦 Water

How often to water your Peperomia 'Hope'

Water needs for Peperomia 'Hope'
0.5 cups
every 9

Peperomia 'Hope' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Peperomia 'Hope'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Peperomia 'Hope' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Peperomia 'Hope': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Peperomia 'Hope' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peperomia 'Hope' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peperomia 'Hope'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Peperomia 'Hope': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Peperomia 'Hope' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Peperomia 'Hope' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Peperomia 'Hope' Water Frequency →

Peperomia 'Hope' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peperomia 'Hope' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Peperomia 'Hope' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peperomia 'Hope' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Peperomia 'Hope' Edible? →

Peperomia 'Hope' Toxicity to Cats →

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Peperomia 'Hope' Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Peperomia 'Hope' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Peperomia 'Hope' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Peperomia 'Hope' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Peperomia 'Hope' →

Best Pots for Peperomia 'Hope' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Peperomia 'Hope' →

What Are Healthy Peperomia 'Hope' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Peperomia 'Hope' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Peperomia 'Hope' →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Peperomia 'Hope' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Peperomia 'Hope' is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Peperomia 'Hope' grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Peperomia 'Hope' Lifecycle →

Peperomia 'Hope' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Peperomia 'Hope' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Peperomia 'Hope' can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Peperomia 'Hope' →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Peperomia 'Hope', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Peperomia 'Hope'

Peperomia 'Hope'

Peperomia 'Hope'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Peperomia 'Hope' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 11
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 6
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 3
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Peperomia 'Hope' has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@TaylorMdeBloomz avatar
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leaf-1 42 Plants
xp 4,203 XP
03/06/2022

Kinda of slow grower and has been low maintenance for me.

Survivor Survivor
@Olalaopal avatar
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leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 569 XP
globe San Diego, CA
12/04/2021

It is pretty and never give up to grow!!

Survivor Survivor
@amyloudxn avatar
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leaf-1 57 Plants
xp 3,018 XP
globe Chermside, Queensland
11/08/2021

What a cute plant! I had it for 2 months and it did absolutely nothing so I assumed it was a slow grower - then it exploded! A few more leaves and I’ll have a go at propagating and adding them back into the pot for a fuller look 🙂.

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@JungleTzar avatar
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leaf-1 19 Plants
xp 405 XP
globe Edmonton, Alberta
10/23/2021

Treat its roots like an Aroid (Well-draining, highly oxygenated and moisture-retentive) and treat its leaves like a succulent.

Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@Strypsx avatar
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leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 72 XP
globe Solum, Västernorrlands län
09/09/2021

cute. that’s the only reason

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@Randi
leaf-1 31 Plants
xp 493 XP
globe White Bear Lake, MN
08/17/2021

Easy, stays on the smaller side. Don’t overwater or set in the sun and your little pal will be so happy.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@malar87 avatar
@@malar87
leaf-1 28 Plants
xp 5,414 XP
globe Offenbach am Main, Hessen
05/31/2021

Handled being mailed very well. Overnight it threw out THREE new growths and absolutely delighted me :) It’s long and gangly branches seem like they’re searching out something to hug..

Fast grower Fast grower

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