Trailing Jade is a delicate peperomia with cascading threads of tiny, round, button-like leaves, a fine-textured trailer that drapes gracefully over hardscape and container edges.
Light
Bright, indirect light keeps the trailing stems full and the leaves close-set.
Water & humidity
Semi-succulent, let the top of the substrate dry between waterings and avoid keeping it wet.
In the terrarium
Best in open or airy terrariums, where it can trail without the constant saturation of a sealed jar. Lovely spilling from a raised piece of wood.
Propagation
Root stem cuttings or individual leaves on damp moss; like most peperomias it establishes readily. Let the cut surface sit for an hour before planting to reduce rot.
Common problems
- Shrivelled leaves = too dry for too long.
- Mushy stems = overwatered.
Good companions
Trailing Jade pairs well with plants that want the same conditions, a humid, closed terrarium with bright, indirect light. Here are some species that thrive alongside it:
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Frequently asked questions
Can Trailing Jade grow in a terrarium?
Yes, best in an open or airy one, as a semi-succulent it dislikes the permanent wetness of a sealed closed terrarium.
Is Peperomia rotundifolia a succulent?
It's semi-succulent, storing water in its round leaves, so it prefers to dry out slightly between waterings.
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