Peperomia Hope 'Peperomia tetraphylla'

T he Peperomia Hope, known as Peperomia tetraphylla, is a delightful houseplant known for its small-round succulent leaves that are soft to the touch. Native to Central America and South America, it is also known as the acorn peperomia or four-leaved peperomia.  It is a delightful cultivar resulting from a cross between Peperomia deppeana and Peperomia quadrifolia, an interesting species of the Peperomia genus. This perennial epiphyte has beautiful trailing stems with small, semi-succulent round leaves and brown foliage. These trailing stems of the slow-growing cultivar can reach a length of about 12 inches, making them perfect for hanging baskets or as a trailing plant on shelves. They grow on trailing stems, creating a cascading effect that adds a touch of elegance to any space. The Peperomia hope flowers are usually greenish-white or yellowish in color and are not the main attraction of this plant. While Peperomia hope is primarily grown for its foliage, it does produce small, in