How to Propagate Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) in 5 Easy Ways

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Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) propagation is done during the growing season when the plant is actively growing from leaf cuttings, from stem cuttings or by plant division.

The leaf and stem cuttings root easily, therefore there is no need for a rooting hormone. They may be rooted in water or in soil.

Peperomia rotundifolia also called Trailing Jade Peperomia, Creeping Jade Plant, Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons and round Leaf Peperomia is one of the popular trailing Peperomia varieties.

Trailing Jade Plant is easy to propagate. Herebelow, we have detailed 5 easy methods of Peperomia rotundifolia Propagation. Keep reading to learn more on these propagation methods.

1. Trailing Jade Peperomia propagation from leaf in water

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Clear jar of water or a propagation station


• Watering can and clean water


• Well-drained, succulents Mix


• Small pots about 8-10 inches

Peperomia rotundifolia propagation from leaf in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take leaf cuttings from a healthy Peperomia rotundifolia and ensure that 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. Position 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, cactus and succulents soil and place in bright indirect light. For a fuller plant, transfer several plants in one pot.


7. Maintain the soil moist until the new Trailing Jade Plants are well established after which you can begin routine care.

2. Trailing Jade Peperomia propagation from leaf in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Well-drained, succulents mix


• Watering can and clean water


• 6-10 inches pots

Peperomia rotundifolia propagation from leaf in soil

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy Trailing Jade Plant with a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife and ensure each leaf cutting has a petiole as this is where new growth will come from.


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


3. Fill a 6 or 8 inches pot with a cactus and succulents soil and moisten the soil lightly.


4. With a pencil or anything similar make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is wider than the diameter of the leaf petiole.


5. Once callused, insert about 2-3 inches of the leaf petiole in the previously made hole. Gently tap and firm the soil around the leaf petiole.


6. Position the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunshine as it can cook the cuttings.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges and there is substantial growth. Remove any dead foliage to maintain the set up clean and avoid diseases.


8. When, you observe substancial growth, transplant the new Peperomia rotundifolia plants into pots on size larger in succulents soil. For a fuller plant, you may transfer several cuttings into one pot.


9. Thoroughly water the soil until the water comes out through the drainage holes. Position the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light and begin routine care.

3. Trailing Jade Plant propagation from stem cuttings in water

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Clear jar of water or a propagation station


• Small pots about 8-10 inches


• Well-drained, succulents Mix


• Watering can and clean water

Peperomia rotundifolia propagation from stem cuttings in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Peperomia rotundifolia and ensure each cutting has at least 2 sets of leaves. Strip off the lower leaves.


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


3. Place the stem cuttings in a clear jar of clean plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the stem cutting is well submerged but keep the leaves well above the water surface.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching. Change the water every 5-7 days to minimze fungal growth.


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


6. Transfer the new Trailing Jade Plants into individual pots in moist succulents potting soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several plants into one pot.


7. Place the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light, infront of a brightly-lit window is a good place. Maintain the soil moist until the new plants are well established after which you can begin routine care.

4. Trailing Jade Plant propagation from stem cuttings in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Well-drained, succulents mix


• 6-10 inches pots


• Watering can and clean water

Peperomia rotundifolia propagation from stem cuttings in soil

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Peperomia rotundifolia and ensure each cutting has at least 2 sets of leaves. Strip off the lower leaves.


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


3. Fill a 6 or 8 inches pot with a cactus and succulents soil and moisten the soil lightly.


4. With a pencil or anything similar make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is wider than the diameter of the stem cutting.


5. Once callused, insert about 2-3 inches of the cutting in the previously made hole. Gently tap and firm the soil around the base of the cutting.


6. Position the set up in a warm, well-lit place; avoid direct sunlight as it can cook the cuttings.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges and there is substantial growth. Remove any dead foliage to maintain the set up clean and avoid disease infestation.


8. When, you observe substancial growth, transplant the new Trailing Jade Plants to into pots on size larger in succulents soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


9. Thoroughly water the soil until the water comes out through the drainage holes. Position the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light and begin routine care.

5. Trailing Jade Peperomia propagation by plant division

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• Well-drained, succulents potting medium


• Watering can and clean water

Peperomia rotundifolia propagation by plant division

1. Water the Peperomia rotundifolia thoroughly at least 1 day before to make it easier to divide and also hasten establishment. A well hydrated plant suffers less shock and takes a shorter time to take root.


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


3. Select a 6 or 8 inches pot and ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


4. Fill the pot with the succulents potting mix and moisten the soil slightly. Make a hole in the center of the pot and make sure that the hole is slightly wider than the root base of the section.


5. Place the section in the previously made hole and lightly firm the soil around the base while taking care not to bury it too deep; maintain the section at the same soil level it was in the previous pot.


6. Water the soil thoroughly until the water comes out through the drainage hole and place the set up in a warm, brightly-lit place away from direct sunlight.


7. Maintain the soil moist until the new Trailing Jade Plant is well established after which you can begin routine care.

Trailing Jade Plant Care

Peperomia rotundifolia blossoms in medium to bright indirect light (dappled light), average warmth of 15-26⁰C, above average humidity of 55-65% and moderately moist, fertile, succulents potting mix coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia).

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