How to Propagate Peperomia: 2 Easy Methods

The humble peperomia plant is easy to grow and even easier to propagate! In this peperomia care video we'll walk through how to propagate peperomia from start to finish, using two methods: stem-tip cuttings and leaf-petiole cuttings.
If you want fast success and easy rooting, go with a stem tip cutting. This method works for all varieties: peperomia obtusifolia, peperomia prostrata, peperomia caperata, etc. It's an easy way to buy one plant and multiply it!
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[@thebrownthumber5783]

I freaking loved this. Not only did you show how to propagate it but you also showed the after math which a lot of channels don't take the time to do.

[@jellydonutsrule]

Can we propagate you?!?! The world definitely needs more of you! Fantastic video. Thanks for all the tips and advice. Keep up the great work.

[@epicgardening]

If only!

[@tamijo1962]

I know, right? He's freaking adorable!

[@SUNSHINE-tx9vf]

Adorable and intelligent! Love all the info!!

[@rewdesignz]

srsly, how can I find me a man like this?

[@lyndseywinnington9056]

I dunno whether it's the cap, or apron, or the combination of cap & apron & plants but 🤩Plant Daddy🤩

[@TheItGirl113]

Can you make an update on these plants? I'm especially curious about what happened to those leaf cuttings!

[@ScoobScrims]

Same. I'd like to know if you can make a new plant from the leaf.

[@mechelleyeager104]

Yes! Update please!😊

[@Bakemaster04]

I tried peperomia propagation with just leaf cuttings and new plant growth is definitely possible! It take a little while though, but it works!

[@alvaferjoe2117]

Leaf cuttings will definitely produce new growths. But you gonna have to wait in like forever, like 3-4 months forever to see new growth coming from each cutting 🤣 When I first started doing Peperomia propagation using leaf cutting I just don’t have the patience. But now I have to make sure that I’m propagating at least a hundred leaves of different Peperomia just so it’ll worth it when they all showing growths, again in 3-4 months. But I gotta say, there are Peperomias (like rubella, albovittata) that can produce new growth in a month sometimes less than a month using leaf cuttings.

[@franciswilliamnanantcheuko2615]

Very good vidéo. And it 's really interesting. You're so good in your explanation. I'am definitely a fan

[@NoFeArChiC2]

The leaves do make new growth! I did water propagation in a little cup, with only the end inserted. I changed the water every few days until it had nice roots and then I planted it into some soil. It took a good while for me, but I had some extenuating circumstances that kept it from getting a proper home. Once I got a light for it, I began seeing growth and ever since it has just taken off with sprouting new growth around it. By far, the coolest thing ever!

[@annao169]

Hi! I’ve propagated Peperomia argyreia (Watermelon Peperomia) and Peperomia caperata ‘Brasilia’ from leaf cuttings. Just put the leaves with the petioles into pottingsoil and water it in, keep moist. The result was cute babyplants within two months. 🌱

[@epicgardening]

Good to hear these results, thank you!

[@CrafterMaker]

I like how you include the follow up in the same video. Thanks for the info. I would be intrested to see a comparison of leca/hidroton, your EZ clone and simple water propagating.

[@epicgardening]

Good idea!

[@susanne1470]

I found that both stem cuttings and leaf cuttings worked perfectly for my peperomia obtusifolia variegata. The leaf cuttings created new leaves even faster. :)

[@lahvaniyadhamodaran3970]

Hi there! I’m keen to know where the new shoots appear from leaf cuttings. From stem cuttings you can easily see new shoot growth but from leaf cuttings it’s hard to tell how the growth would form.

[@rioammari7128]

@@lahvaniyadhamodaran3970​ I water propagated from a leaf cutting (no node) and I have about 9-10 baby leaves that are just growing from the bottom

[@cheezypotato2975]

I started with one horrible one now I have ten amazingly health ones. This video was so in depth it's so easy to follow. Great vid tysm😊

[@paulschaefer5241]

Peperomias root very quickly. When I was in high school, I rooted some in our greenhouse. we took the cuttings on Friday and Monday morning they were rooted.

[@vivianh4763]

This was super helpful. I learn from watching and like how you showed all the steps from start to finish. Thank you!

[@rayodelsol80]

I have a peperomia obtusifolia that was given to me in 2003 and it only had 3 leaves on it as it was a cutting. It’s still alive and just HUGE. We have it in a terra cotta pot and we stake the branches to grow up and use ties to keep it upright. We have made 3 other plants from it with cuttings. It’s a beautiful, easy, resilient plant!

[@epicgardening]

That's amazing! Glad you've been able to care for it and make new ones

[@briliantbg]

Please, more propagation videos :)

[@peterd.7069]

i agree

[@epicgardening]

I'm on it!

[@1210lisa1]

Leaf cuttings with petiole will grow new leaves I have tried before.

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear this!

[@kaylakthulhu8623]

My original peperomia looked like a leaf was half in the soil, with a system coming out with it's own leaf. I thought it was curious, but since then it's grown into a huge plant that needs to be trimmed! Probably was a leaf cutting

[@secret3595]

Epic Gardening can we get an update on your leaf petiole prop? :)

[@1210lisa1]

I wish I could share a picture of what my plant looks like. Right now it has 4 little leaves cuz it’s still a baby. The leaf I used to propagate it with fell off but its babies are still alive. The mother plant where I got the leaf from got too tall so I had to cut the stems and reroot them in soil.

[@devzkie]

Hi new here. Am so glad and grateful to watch your video as I just purchased a couple of bunch of peperomia by mistake. I came to youtube to find out it's name as D salesman doesn't know it's plant name. Thanks for KZbin helped me a lot. And thanks to your video as well

[@carolinanefelina]

I love the propagation videos 😍 thank you so much!!

[@JanetNeumeyer]

Thank you so much for your beginning to end of propagating a plant. Wasn't sure how to do mine & there you were. Great videos!

[@virginiaargulles9163]

I learned something new today. Now I know how to take care of my Peperomia 👍Thanks for the video❤️

[@solitarymacaroni]

😲 thank you for the demo~ its so cool to know you can do this!

[@gvas7560]

Yes, yes, yes!!!! Propagation videos are awesome!!! Thank you for sharring them. Love the content and how in detailed you explain these. Keep up the good work God bless you

[@epicgardening]

Appreciate you

[@jazminerenteria3829]

Thank you for the great video! I'm new to house plants and peperomia is my thriving plant at the moment. I'm excited to try propagating it, thank you for your help!

[@shirleyhodges2994]

Looks great!! Getting ready to do this.

[@LiveCheapMakeArt]

This was very helpful! Thank you! I'm about to go and do it!

[@katelyn534]

This was amazingly helpful! Thank you!!

[@melanieturner8500]

I love all your videos, When I have questions about anything concerning plants, I search for your KZbin channel

[@melissavargas6835]

Super informative video! thank you so much. Can't wait to try this with my raindrop peperomia :)

[@anthonydee6413]

I love you dude you’re so easy to follow along !!!!!

[@helendipietra3582]

Very clear demonstration, and very clear speech!

[@erikawest4812]

This was awesome, so glad I found this video. Warmth, gratitude & blessings! 🙋‍♀️💜

[@sethleifheit9562]

Now this... is epic gardening

[@chelseabradfield2859]

Love these videos! Thank you for your hard work!

[@epicgardening]

Thanks Chelsea!

[@hotpink609]

I loved this video.Very helpful. More please 💕

[@melanieturner8500]

I love your videos, they’re so informative and easy to follow, thank you

[@epicgardening]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@glendacox6540]

Yes, please, more propagation. Love that system you use!

[@epicgardening]

Me too...huge fan!

[@joanriddle1416]

Great job! Very informative. Thank you! You answered all my questions!

[@Darkclowno2]

I always love a good propagation video!!!

[@HowardSalinger]

I never knew I needed this propagation apparatus (sounds like a band) as bad as I do now. Good, informative video for this plant hoarder.

[@cheryldingwell-keckritz1507]

AWESOME video! You make it look easy.

[@CarnivorousGuy]

Such a cool video. Wanted to find out about how to propagate Pepromias and found your video! Definitely a must watch! Didn't know you liked houseplants too, Kevin!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

I love the propagation videos. Keep them coming for sure! Who doesn't love creating new plants 😁

[@kellyy4525]

I LOVE propagation videos and learning different methods!!

[@epicgardening]

More coming!

[@RebelBunny23]

Thank you for showing the cutting so up close. I'm nervous to cut my peperomia so I want to make sure I do it the best I can.

[@Lemons19902010]

Super helpful video!

[@stevenmceven3799]

Great video!!

[@Ducky_logan]

Thanks man!

[@hamsaveni272]

I have a lovely full plant and while searching to identify it came across this video n glad I did, learnt a lot, thankyou..

[@abbyguel1472]

Very concise explanation 👌

[@Botanibabies]

Can’t wait to try propagating my obtusifolia!! I’ve been waiting for it to trail but it just continues to grow upward

[@buttcheeksguy]

i dont think that they trail. mine i had for years and it only grows sideways or upwards and I have two of them lol

[@epicgardening]

They're not much of a trailing plant, so feel free to propagate!

[@Botanibabies]

gotta love that tag name - surprised they let you have one that long! lol@@buttcheeksguy

[@buttcheeksguy]

@@Botanibabies haha thank you!! back in the days they used to allow long names, i just havent changed mine since :p

[@devzkie]

I love your videos really enjoyed as I learned a lot God bless

[@amysmith2273]

Thanks for the info! The main thing I learned was that I can plant a start deeper than where the roots are emerging. I was never sure about that. I would plant shallow and have trouble getting the plant to be sturdy in the soil 😂

[@carminepetracca7518]

nicely put together video, kevin. yes, more like this, please. thanks, cp.

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@margaretoutlaw5844]

Yes leaf tip propagation is possible and I get good results using this method. It takes much longer than standard stem method but it is very gratifying.

[@patricialisowski1080]

You are the man! I enjoyed this video!!

[@epicgardening]

Thank you Patricia!

[@conniejenson6797]

Just found your channel. Love it! ☺

[@Shopgirl2731]

I love propagation videos

[@tamijo1962]

I think I'm in love, ha ha! Great videos. I have a struggling peperomia scandens that looks terrible. Trying to bring her back but not sure what she wants.

[@sajidabutt834]

Very nice And Help Full Video

[@ambrosia8525]

Always good information in your videos. I have a peperomia hope and I'm looking to fill it out a bit. Thanks!

[@rosethest]

I’ve leaf propagated many peoeromias. It’s crazy how a whole new plant grows from a leaf.

[@brittstick4595]

I am propagating a peperomia rosso by leaf cuttings and they DO create new growth :)

[@mandiconnell3311]

My mom just got one of these...which means it’s time for me to steal a leaf or two haha

[@carolinerushmore2975]

thats exactly why im here too😭😂

[@Arokhantos]

I just got one a leaf fell off so i came to check your video :) agreyah to be precise

[@hoai279]

Video very good

[@Cheezyjr]

You're so well-spoken and the production quality on your videos is fantastic! I have a Red Ripple Peperomia which seems to grow quite a bit differently than the one in this video - only one leaf per stem. What's the best way to propagate my plant?

[@ManjuShrivastava]

Nice propagation👌👌

[@epicgardening]

Thanks Manju!

[@amandasexton3895]

Love your video's propagate satin pothos

[@joshpiercey8477]

I honestly never thought of propagating my peperomia but 2 of the leaves fell off and when I was moving the pot I noticed they were laying in the soil facing up with roots growing upwards lol so it's really that easy!

[@Ss-mt8ef]

I would also like to see an update on the leaf cuttings to see what it grew because my leag cuttings are rooting and almost ready to plant.

[@richardkasper5822]

The leaves do produce new growth but it takes months. If your a hobbyist like me youll enjoy the wait and the satisfaction is always greater.🤗 For i am the vine and you are the branches 🙏🏻💙🙏🏿

[@crittergirl3647]

The propagation videos are very helpful. Love experimenting with cuttings. Big fan of my various types of peperomia. Video Suggestions: Most types of ferns and several begonias (Rex etc.) are the plants that kick my butt, despite growing surrounded by lots of plants and aquariums contributing humidity. More help with those would be great.

[@epicgardening]

Fantastic, I'll add those to the list!

[@ellienaasz1414]

Hi! Great video. Thanks for sharing your tips! I love my peperomia plant, so this was helpful to give me confidence in trimming back my plant. I do have one question. Did it sprout new growth where you cut on the "mother" plant?

[@cathysteria]

Thank you for explaining so simply :) i have a wild peperomia growing too crazy and she needs a major haircut :)

[@wowaustralia6723]

Very nice to watch. Subscribed. WOW Australia

[@caam2414]

Awesome channel, sort of like one stop shopping for plant care and knowledge. Keep up the good works and we'll keep up the likes!!!

[@epicgardening]

Appreciate you!

[@toniarussell5266]

Can you propagate a raindrop peperomia polybotrya

[@KelseyStClair]

Hello! I have learned so much from you! Thank you! How are your propagated leaf cuttings looking?

[@Lejardineco28]

Merci !👍💚

[@MahdiMohammadi0]

Thanks for the great tutorial, Would love to see some kalanchoe (widow's thrill) propagation video.

[@ivonavucic5951]

I've seen so many peperomia propagating guides. I have tried all the methods with several different kinds of peperomia plants. All have failed so far. It's quite disheartening, especially seeing everyone say it's super easy xD Might have to try until I succeed. I truly enjoy your propagating videos. Hope we get more in the future.

[@epicgardening]

If you want guaranteed success, use a stem tip cutting

[@ivonavucic5951]

@@epicgardening Thank you. I actually have several of them now. Fingers crossed that they root. :)

[@alvaferjoe2117]

Leaf cuttings will definitely produce new growths. But you gonna have to wait in like forever, like 3-4 months forever to see new growth coming from each cutting 🤣 When I first started doing Peperomia propagation using leaf cutting I just don’t have the patience. But now I have to make sure that I’m propagating at least a hundred leaves of different Peperomia just so it’ll worth it when they all showing growths, again in 3-4 months. But I gotta say, there are Peperomias (like rubella, albovittata) that can produce new growth in a month sometimes less than a month using leaf cuttings.

[@l.c.737]

Would love more propagation videos 😁

[@epicgardening]

They're coming!

[@katyloveschloe]

my pepperomia are out of control... now im ready to propagate them...thanks!!!

[@michaelacosta7432]

Thank you! It’s funny that you said “layman’s botanical knowledge.” You’re so knowledgeable, I thought you’re actually a botanist.

[@jordansimard7383]

I could watch you talk all day!

[@AllGreenThings4975]

Thanks for sharing your vedio awesome tips and ideas on Propagation new subscribers watching from California

[@sahars878]

thank you, it was useful. I also tried putting the stem in the soil from the beginning and YES, it started getting roots. anyway, thank you so much from Iran🙌

[@Dwynfal]

I love propagating videos, so for me the more the better! I'm also curious to know what changes you see in the parent plan. Do you get a new flux of growth, does the stem harvested show signs of branching out, do you get new growth from the base? My obtusifolia is also growing like your mother plant, along a straight line. I do want to trim it back and possibly add the rooted cuttings back to the pot to give a more rounded look... Might wait for early spring though, not much growth happening right now 😕

[@epicgardening]

New growth will typically come out of the node right below the node you cut, which is happening to all of the plants that I took cuttings of in this video!

[@theawesomepersonchuney9742]

Love propagation videos, can you do a variety of philodendron please

[@teofistatutor8793]

Nice guy

[@miladebrahimy6050]

great video Can tell more About your propagation bed

[@epicgardening]

I'll do a vid!

[@vogelkonigin3303]

I took a cutting with stem still on it and it's grown roots at the same rates as my cuttings without the stem. I also took cuttings from a very young peperomia because someone in my house dumped cleaner into it and it was dying. But the cuttings are doing great in a plastic container of fairly wet sphagnum moss in a shaded area outside.

[@vogelkonigin3303]

The peperomia that I have the leaf cuttings are getting new growth. So it does work!

[@arlosanimalwonders7161]

Thank you! This is so helpful. I have a peperomia threatening to take over an entire room (it's probably 65 lbs. at this point) so it's time to trim and build a family!

[@heathertroynak9041]

Oh my stars, that must be amazing! I’d love to see that plant!

[@arlosanimalwonders7161]

@@heathertroynak9041 I wish I could post a photo to show you! If you want to see it, feel free to find me on Facebook or Instagram and I'll send a visual :)

[@EK-ps4vk]

@@arlosanimalwonders7161 you can always upload it to KZbin.

[@jillianleblanc9370]

I am a mess of your plan they're all gorgeous

[@farrahjarahjara9112]

Enjoying your videos! Where did u get your ladder that’s behind your plant chair?? I like your set up😊

[@epicgardening]

Craigslist!

[@christinahutchison3967]

Would you please do a video on dumb cane Propagating or rehabilitating. I have a dumb came that I can repot it will do great for a month or so then the leaves start to die in the green leaves curl it look weird. Love your videos even though I live in north eastern Ohio a lot of your Tips work amazing.

[@epicgardening]

Will do, I have one I brought back

[@genghisharris3356]

Hoya propagation.... Thank you.

[@epicgardening]

Adding it to the list!

[@user-fd1qv1wv2t]

Leaf propagation will eventually provide a new plant. I just had a new plant start from one. It takes a long time for it to happen. But, if you don’t mind the wait, it will work.

[@TheRamblingPencil]

Hi love the video! Keep em coming! 👍🏼 I was wondering what was is that greenish “powdering” looking substance on the first propagation method pot (9:30), I notice it on a few plants I bought recently... is it some sort of fertilizer?

[@julietgrant62]

My daughter-in-law does grow pepperoni from leaf cuttings

[@cherylrider5853]

How do you propagate a Ctenanthe in water? Or is it only in soil? Can you do a video on one? I love that your videos are straight forward and easy to follow

[@abilinc]

Great video Kevin! I would like to see you propagate watermelon peperomia if you have it!

[@epicgardening]

Funny you say that I'm already propping it!

[@tiffanypalm2368]

I know this is old but thanks for this! Its very helpful. Also I would love to know if you made your potting station or bought it like that? I'm guessing you made it! It's so clever! Whenever I pot up my plants I make a mess & so much soil is wasted. I will have to make something like this!

[@FreeRangeDiva]

I want to try this with my obtusifolia - especially since it's losing it's variegation, despite being in an east window. I noticed yours was as well. I'm hoping that new growth on a cutting will have the deep cream variegation that the original plant used to have.

[@epicgardening]

Yeah, that was part of my hope as well...seems to be working so far!

[@carolfisch9750]

Your stem cutting will probably have the variegation like the mother plant. Leaf cuttings (which take much longer to root) might revert to solid green.

[@FreeRangeDiva]

@@carolfisch9750 Fingers crossed :-)