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Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) blossoms in medium to bright indirect light, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.
Peperomia rotundifolia also called Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons and round Leaf Peperomia is among the popular trailing Peperomia varieties.
The leaves are very small, thick and fleshy, succulent and button-like that may entwine and weave in and out of each other. The stem consists of several small green leaves growing all along the stem on either side.
Creeping Peperomia leaves have a rounded appearance and measure about an inch in diameter. It is easily propagated from leaf cuttings.
Trailing Jade Plant does well in a hanging basket, where the hanging shoots can beautifully cascade downwards making it one of the best succulent plants for hanging baskets.
Jade Necklace flourishes when it is slightly pot-bound, therefore, take care not over pot it. Repot only when extremely root-bound into a pot only 1 size larger than the current one.
Botanical name: Peperomia rotundifolia
Family: Piperaceae
Common names: Trailing Jade Plant, Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons, Leaf Peperomia
Peperomia rotundifolia is native to the tropical rainforest of South America where it can be found growing on trees or crawling on rock cracks, rotten logs and the forest ground as well as it prefers moisture and shaded conditions.
Peperomia rotundifolia like other Peperomia Plants is non-toxic to humans and pets. They are among the pet-safe plants ideal for growing indoors.
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Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) prospers in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-260C, humidity of 55-65% and moderately moist, fertile, succulents potting mix coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
Peperomia rotundifolia requires regular pruning to keep it neat, minimize pest and disease infestations as well as rejuvenate growth. Repotting is only needed when the plant becomes extremely pot-bound. Keep reading for more details on these growing conditions and how to achieve them.
Water Trailing Jade Plant liberally during the growing season and allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings to keep the soil moderately moist.
Decrease the amount and frequency of watering during the cold season to keep the soil barely moist as growth is minimal at this time.
Ensure that the pot for your Jade Necklace has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can result in root-rot. Learn more on how to water indoor plants the correct way.
Trailing Jade Plant grows best in bright indirect light (dappled light). Keep it away from direct sunshine as it can lead to scorching of the leaves.
Make sure that the plant receives adequate light as too little light will result in leggy plants and loss of leaf color. If the natural lighting is not enough, you may use a grow light to supplement it. Check out these full spectrum grow lights on Amazon.
Rotate the pot regularly to ensure that the plant receives light on all sides for even growth and also prevent leggy growth.
Trailing Jade Plant requires an average warmth of 15-260C. Temperatures that are comfortable for you are ideal for this plant. Keep it away from cold drafts like windy doors and windows to avoid sudden drops in temperature which can cause leaf drop.
Jade Necklace thrives in a humidity of 55-65%. To up humidity, set pot on a wet pebble tray or use a cool mist humidifier. You may grow the plant in a closed terrarium as high humidity can be maintained inside a terrarium. Learn more on how to increase humidity for houseplants.
Clean the leaves regularly by damp-wiping with a soft cloth to get rid of dust and also discourage pest and disease infestations. Ensure that there is good air circulation to minimize fungal diseases.
Feed Trailing Jade Plant every 4 weeks during the growing period with a balanced, liquid fertilizer for a lush growth. Withhold feeding in the cold season as growth is minimal and feeding at this time may lead to fertilizer burn.
The best potting soil for Peperomia rotundifolia should be rich in organic matter, loose and free-draining to avoid getting soggy soil. The soil should be loose enough to allow water to drain out fast enough.
Creeping Peperomia is prone to root-rot if the soil gets soggy (retains too much water), therefore, cactus and succulents soil is ideal as it drains easily.
Repot Trailing Jade Plant during the growing season only when the plant has become pot-bound. Use a pot one size larger than the current one.
Ascertain that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as soggy soil can result in root-rot. Take a look at these succulents pots available on Amazon.
Pruning Trailing Jade Plant involves regular removal of dead foliage to maintain the plant neat and tidy as well as reduce pest and disease infestations.
To encourage a bushy, compact growth, regularly pinch of the growing tips. As the plant ages, it becomes straggly therefore, cutback the stems during the growing season to rejuvenate growth.
Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) can be propagated in 3 ways; from leaf cuttings, from stem cuttings or by plant division.
Read more on How to propagate Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia Propagation)
Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) problems include brown leaf tips, dropping leaves, drooping leaves, shrivelled leaves, wilting, leggy growth, diseases and pests among others. Keep reading for more on these problems and how to fix them.
Dropping leaves (leaf fall) in Trailing Jade Plant is caused by many and varied reasons like overwatering, insufficient lighting, overfeeding among others.
Check out these 12 reasons why Peperomia is dropping leaves and their remedies
Peperomia rotundifolia leaves may droop due to cultural faults like exposure to direct sunlight, underwatering, overwatering, extreme temperature, pests and diseases among others.
Take a look at these 14 reasons for Peperomia drooping leaves and how to fix them
Trailing Jade Plant is prone to scale insects, whiteflies, mealy bugs and spider mites. Isolate the affected plant to prevent spread to other plants and treat it with insecticidal soap as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Trailing Jade Plant is prone to leaf spot disease. Isolate the affected plant and treat it with neem oil as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Leggy stems in Trailing Jade Plant are due to too low light. This ia an attempt by the plant to reach the right source. Cutback the stems to rejuvenate growth and move the plant to a brighter spot where it wil receive bright indirect light or instal a grow light if the natural light is not adequate. Check out this guide on understanding light for houseplants.
Wilted and discolored leaves and corky swellings under the leaves in Trailing Jade Peperomia are due to too wet soil (soggy soil). These are an indication of root-rot. Isolate the affected plant and treat it appropriately for root-rot. To avoid getting soggy soil, ensure that the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-drainage.
Brown leaf tips and edges in Trailing Jade Plant are due to sudden drop in temperature from cold drafts. Remove all the damaged leaves to keep the plant neat. Keep the plant away from cold drafts from windy doors, drafty windows, air conditioners and maintain an average warmth of 15-260C. Check out this guide on understanding temperature for houseplants.
The cause of brown and shrivelled leaves in Trailing Jade Plant is too dry air as the plant prefers a humid environment. Set the pot on wet pebble tray to raise humidity or use a cool mist humidifier. You may grow the plant in a well-lit bathroom and other humid places in the home.
Excess soluble salts in the soil from the water or excess feeding will cause dry, shrivelled leaves in Trailing Jade Plant. Flush out the salts from the soil once in a while by running a stream of water through the soil until it comes out through the drainage holes and repeat the process several times.
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