Which Peperomia variety to choose?

The Peperomia genus offers a spectacular diversity of shapes, colors, and foliage textures. Here is how the Peperomia Hope stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Hope (this plant): tender green round fleshy leaves (15 cm), trailing stems, compact and graceful habit. Miniature succulent version.
• Raindrop: shiny raindrop-shaped leaves, elegant compact habit. Spectacular drop version.
• Rosso (caperata): dark green embossed leaves with burgundy underside (15 cm), dense compact habit. Textured bicolor version.
• Napoli Nights: dark almost black leaves (15 cm), mysterious compact habit. Elegant dark version.
• Red Canyon: spectacular red leaves (25 cm), medium colorful habit. Bright red version.
• Sarcophylla: thick and fleshy leaves (25 cm), medium succulent habit. Impressive fleshy version.
• Rana Verde: shiny green leaves (15 cm), classic compact habit. Traditional green version.
• Burning Bush: red and green variegated leaves (25 cm), medium flamboyant habit. Spectacular variegated version.
• Rotundifolia: miniature round trailing leaves, cascading habit. Jade necklace version.

Why choose the Peperomia Hope? If you are looking for a compact Peperomia (15 cm) with tender green round fleshy leaves and graceful trailing stems, Hope is the perfect choice. Its delicate habit and miniature size make it an ideal accent for small spaces and shelves.

Exposure & placement

The Peperomia Hope enjoys bright indirect light. It tolerates partial shade but avoids direct sunlight which burns its delicate leaves.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade.
• Ideal: bright shelf, desk, east or north-facing windowsill, or hanging.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light and very draining, cactus and succulent potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: when hanging, its trailing stems create a delicate and graceful cascading effect.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 1-2 weeks in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with holes and very well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half.
• Size: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier shape.

The Peperomia stores water in its fleshy leaves — better to underwater than overwater.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

With its tender green, round, fleshy leaves, the Peperomia Hope brings a touch of freshness and softness to your urban jungle. It creates a delicate and graceful focal point.

• To pair with: Pilea, Fittonia, Tradescantia, Hoya, or other small plants to create a miniature composition.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, terracotta) or macramé hanger to highlight the trailing stems.
• Atmosphere: perfect on a shelf, desk, windowsill, or hanging to create a delicate accent.

The round, fleshy leaves create a soft and soothing effect that brings lightness and freshness.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners and forgetful people.
• Succulent leaves — store water, tolerate drought.
• Avoid overwatering — the main cause of death is root rot.
• Slow growth — patience to see the plant grow.
• Pinch the tips — encourages branching and a bushier habit.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Easy to propagate — cut a stem and plant it directly in the substrate.
• Non-toxic to animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• Tolerates dry air — no humidifier needed.
• Leaves may fall if overwatered — reduce watering.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Peperomia 'Hope'
• Common name: Peperomia Hope
• Family: Piperaceae
• Origin: tropical regions of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H15 cm
• Adult size: up to 20–30 cm indoors (trailing stems)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade
• Watering: low, allow to dry between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Minimalist / Delicate / Bohemian
• Particularity: succulent fleshy round leaves, graceful trailing stems, very easy to care for, non-toxic, drought tolerant

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The foliage density and stem length naturally vary according to the season.