Then, I learned about water propagation on Instagram, and how lots of plantpeople would put cuttings in a bottle of water to let them root. When propagating, make sure you start in the Spring or Summer to make sure the cutting has plenty of warmth to grow new roots. 2- Put the plant in the water jar or pot of water.

It was still very green and I couldn’t bear to just throw it away so i put it right back in the soil, in the same pot where the mother plant is. Peperomia polybotrya is an easy plant to propagate when using either leaf or stem cuttings, though many experts have recommended using stems over leaves. Following are the steps to propagate Peperomia raindrop: 1- Take the cutting of the plant, with leaves attached to the stem. One day, one of the leaves of my Peperomia Jayde fell off. Also, the leaves of Peperomia Jayde have pointed tips while the Pilea Peperomioides’ are round. Last Updated: ApPeperomia Polybotrya, also called Raindrop Peperomia or Owl Eye Peperomia, has unique heart or raindrop shaped leaves and a vibrant green color. Peperomias are from family Piperaceae, while the Pilea is from Urticaceae family. Peperomia Jayde is also commonly called Coin Leaf Peperomia for its thick, coin-like leaves. Initially, I thought it was the Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese money plant) but later on learned that despite their resemblance, they are two different plants from different families. Peperomia Raindrop propagates well with either water or soil propagation methods.

I was immediately attracted to its dark green, heart-shaped, succulent leaves that grow upright much like the “Pancake plant’. The Raindrop plant also prefers cool, humid conditions with temperatures ranging from 65°-80° degrees Fahrenheit. Plant them in pots, but be sure to put 3-4 in the same pot to get a nice bushy look.

Plants take roots from June to August when there is enough heat. When taking cuttings, cut the stem just below a. Option 2: Mix 2 parts coco coir (moisture retention), 1 part perlite or. There’s a couple different ways you can make this soil mix: Option 1: Mix 2 parts indoor potting mix (moisture retention and nutrients) with 1 part perlite or pumice (drainage/airflow). I brought home my Peperomia Jayde or Peperomia Raindrop ( Peperomia Polybotrya) sometime in June. The best way to propagate Peperomia Raindrop is by leaves, like African violets, leaving a part of the petiole about 1 in long and placed in perlite or sand. Cupid and raindrop peperomias can also be propagated from stem cuttings, but the method is slightly different. A well-draining soil is important for Peperomia Polybotrya or Raindrop Peperomia.

Raindrop plant propagation