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Some other names; Clearweed, Man-to-man, Rat-ear, Shiny bush, Pepper Elder, Salad Peperomia.
Lovely leaf foliage - tropical annual herb growing up to 1'. Leaves are heart shaped, shiny green. Edible both cooked & raw. A great addition to salads!
Known to be very good to combat fatigue, this beautiful herb possesses antiseptic, anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties. It's used as an herbal treatment for hemorrhages, gout, renal disorders & rheumatic joint pain. Roots used to treat fevers & juice from the plant is also believed to help lower cholesterol. Its used to treat skin disorders such as acne & boils.
Seeds are tiny. I know very little about germination & the web has few answers. I can't offer much advice. Do your homework. Any info from shoppers would be appreciated. When I started my peperomia, I had a few old seeds. I just sowed them on the soil & prayed for the best. I was delighted when I saw there was hope! Since then, they self-sow freely.
From my experience, too much heat & direct sun is harsh on them. I grow them understory so they are shaded & kept moist. Hardy in USDA zones 9B-11. (but I'm in z9a) Shade & loose moist soil, plant in frostfree spots. Likes humidity. Grown as a houseplant in colder regions. More on edibility; http://www.eattheweeds.com/peperomia/
Approx 10 seeds
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