How to Grow and Care for Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia) Indoors
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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 Trailing Jade Peperomia, Creeping Jade Plant, Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons and round Leaf Peperomia is among the popular trailing Peperomia varieties.
Trailing Jade Peperomia leaves are very small, thick and fleshy, succulent and button-like that may entwine and weave in and out of each other. The leaves have a rounded appearance and measure about an inch in diameter and are often used to propagate new plants. The stem consists of several small green leaves growing all along the stem on either side.
Creeping 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.
Peperomia Trailing Jade Plant 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, Trailing Jade Peperomia, Peperomia Trailing Jade Plant, Creeping Jade Plant, Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons, Leaf Peperomia
Origin
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.
Size
Trailing Jade Plant is a compact, herbaceous, perennial plant which grows to a height of 12 inches only. This makes this plant ideal for the limited spaces in the home, office and other suitable spaces.
Flower
Peperomia rotundifolia flowers are unremarkable, rat-tail flower-heads made up of greeninsh flowers on an upright spike and appear above the foliage in summer. It is unlikely to flower when grown indoors.
Is Trailing Jade Peperomia toxic?
Trailing Jade Peperomia like other Peperomia Plants is non-toxic to humans and pets. Peperomia rotundifolia is non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is among the pet-safe plants ideal for the home and office space.
Where to Buy
Would you like to add Trailing Jade Peperomia to your collection? You may acquire these plants online from Etsy (Link to Etsy).
Trailing Jade Plant Care Indoors
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.
Trailing Jade Peperomia care also 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.
Watering
Water your 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. However, do not allow the soil to dry out completely to avoid wilting and drooping leaves.
Ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can result in root-rot, yellowing and leaf drop. Learn more on how to water indoor plants the correct way.
Light Requirements
Trailing Jade Peperomia 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.
Temperature and Humidity
Peperomia Trailing Jade Plant requires an average warmth of 15-260C. Temperatures that are comfortable for you are ideal for this plant.
Keep Creeping Jade away from cold drafts from windy doors and windows to avoid sudden drops in temperature as they can lead to stunted growth, brown leaf tips and edges and leaf drop. Hot drafts from stoves, air conditioning units and others can lead to extremely high temperatures which may result in reduced growth, wilting drooping leaves and leaf drop.
Jade Necklace thrives in a humidity of 55-65%. Too low humidity may result in brown, shrivelled leaves. 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.
Feeding
Feed your Trailing Jade Peperomia 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.
Occasionally, flush out the salts from the soil by running a stream of water through the soil until it comes out through the drainage holes and repeat the process several times. Excess accumulated salts and chemicals in the soil may result in dry, shrivelled leaves. Read more on how to feed houseplants.
Potting Soil
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. Cactus and succulents soil is ideal for this plant.
Repotting
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
Pruning Trailing Jade Peperomia 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.
Propagation
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.
Read more on how to propagate Trailing Jade Plant (Peperomia rotundifolia Propagation)
Trailing Jade Plant Problems and Solutions
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
Peperomia rotundifolia dropping leaves is caused by many and varied reasons like incorrect watering, insufficient lighting, poor feeding, extreme temperatures, poor quality soil, pests and diseases among others.
Check out these 12 reasons why Peperomia Plant is dropping leaves and their remedies
Drooping leaves
Trailing Jade Peperomia leaves may droop due to cultural faults like exposure to direct sunlight, underwatering, overwatering, extreme temperatures, improper feeding, pests and diseases among others.
Take a look at these 14 reasons for Peperomia drooping leaves and how to fix them
Pests
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.
Diseases
Trailing Jade Peperomia is prone to leaf spot disease. Isolate the affected plant and treat it with horticultural oil as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Leggy stems
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, discolored leaves
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
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.
Brown, shrivelled leaves
The cause of brown and shrivelled leaves in Trailing Jade Peperomia 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.
Dry, shrivelled leaves
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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