Peperomia Pellucida Pepper Elder Seeds (Peperomia pellucida) Aromatic herb with glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Used in folk medicine and cuisine. Grows well in shady, moist environments

Minimum: 200+ Seeds

Also called Shiny Bush, Man to Man, Ulasiman-Bato, or Silver Bush

This glossy, heart-shaped wonder is more than just a pretty groundcover—it’s a nutrient-rich herb used in traditional medicine, herbal teas, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Thriving in shady, moist environments, Peperomia pellucida is an easy-to-grow edible for anyone cultivating a medicinal, culinary, or ornamental garden in partial to full shade.

🌱 Why Grow Peperomia Pellucida?

• 🌿 Edible & Medicinal – Used in folk remedies for inflammation, gout, and colds

• 🏕️ Shade-Tolerant – Grows in low-light spaces where other edibles won’t

• 💧 Moisture-Loving – Thrives in damp garden beds, pots, or humid rooms

• 🌱 Compact & Fast-Growing – Perfect for containers, terrariums, or understory gardens

• 🌸 Subtle Beauty – Glossy leaves with tiny spikes of translucent flowers

🍲 Culinary & Traditional Uses:

• Eaten raw in salads or sandwiches in the Philippines and Brazil

• Cooked like spinach in stir-fries and soups

• Used in teas or poultices for medicinal purposes

• Mild, slightly peppery flavor

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Peperomia pellucida

• Common Names: Pepper Elder, Man to Man, Ulasiman-Bato, Shiny Bush

• Days to Maturity: 20–30

• Light Needs: Partial to full shade

• Water Needs: Moist, well-drained to wet soils

• Height: 6–12 inches

• Lifespan: Fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial in warm zones

• Zones: 9–11 (or indoors year-round)

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Sow directly or start indoors in moist seed-starting mix

• Keep soil consistently damp—ideal for humidity-rich environments

• Great in understory beds, herb spirals, or tropical shade gardens

• Trim regularly to promote lush, dense growth

• Grows well indoors in bright, indirect light with regular misting

💚 Compact Wellness Herb for Food & Folk Medicine

Whether you’re crafting a rainforest-inspired herb patch, experimenting with tropical edibles, or building a backyard apothecary, Peperomia pellucida brings beauty, nutrition, and traditional healing to even the shadiest corners of your garden or home.