How to Propagate Teardrop Peperomia Plant in 5 Easy Ways

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Teardrop Peperomia propagation is easily done from leaf-cuttings, from stem-cuttings or by plant division. The cuttings can be rooted in water or in soil. They root easily and there is no need for a rooting hormone.

The best time to propagate a Teardrop Peperomia Plant is at the beginning of the growing season (spring) when the plant is actively growing. At this time, the plant has enough food reserves which are necessary for faster establishment.

Teardrop Peperomia orba is easy to propagate. We have outlined herebelow 5 methods by which you can multiply Teardrop Peperomia. Keep reading for more on these methods.

1. How to propagate Teardrop Peperomia 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


• Well-drained, succulents Mix


• Watering can and clean water


• Small pots about 8-10 inches

Teardrop Peperomia leaf propagation in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take leaf cuttings from a healthy Teardrop Peperomia 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. Place the leaf cuttings in a clear jar of clean plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the leaf petiole is well submerged but keep the leaf 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 leaf cuttings.


6. Transfer the leaf cuttings into individual pots in moist succulents potting soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


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

2. How to propagate Teardrop Peperomia from leaf in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• Well-drained, succulents mix


• Watering can and clean water

Teardrop Peperomia leaf cutting propagation in soil

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy Teardrop Peperomia 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 rooted cuttings to 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. How to propagate Teardrop Peperomia 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


• Well-drained, succulents Mix


• Watering can and clean water


• Small pots about 8-10 inches

Teardrop Peperomia stem cutting propagation in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Teardrop Peperomia Plant 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 stem cuttings into individual pots in moist succulents potting soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings 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. How to propagate Teardrop Peperomia from stem cuttings in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• Well-drained, succulents mix


• Watering can and clean water

Teardrop Peperomia stem cutting propagation in soil

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Teardrop Peperomia Plant 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 rooted stem cuttings 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. How to propagate Teardrop Peperomia 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

Teardrop Peperomia propagation by plant division

1. Water the Teardrop Peperomia Plant 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 plant is well established after which you can begin routine care.

Teardrop Peperomia Plant Care

Peperomia orba thrives in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-75% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, succulents potting mix coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Teardrop Peperomia orba.

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