Peperomia Species. – Tingdal ‘equador’

Peperomia is grown not for food purposes, but for ornamental purposes, as they are fleshy, succulent, colorful and adaptable. Like other Piperaceae, their flower spikes lack a perianth (petals and sepals), are borne on a spike, and the fruits are drupes. Peperomia have the ability to be propagated from any part of the plant, except for the roots. Stem or even leaf cuttings however can root if given proper conditions, which makes it quite valuable in the horticultural industry. This ability is more common in more ancient lineages, but randomly; and whether or not it is an ancient characteristic, or just an evolutionary quirk remains to be known. Being relatively easy to grow, Peperomias are also prized for their foliage and are definitely good plants for beginners