folk medicine usage is common in Peru and elsewehere the possible medicinal qualities of peperomias remain poorly investigated, although there has been a growing interest for the subject recently. For the moment, it is advised that people should not try to eat the peperomias sold as houseplants. Propagation These plants can be propagated by seeds, by cuttings, or by dividing. Peperomia cuttings of many species root easily. Plants can be divided and repotted. They are removed and separated into smaller pieces, each with a few roots attached. Leaf or stem cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. The lower leaves of the shoots are removed and a cut is made below the bottom node (joint). They are then laid on a bench for an hour or two to allow a protective callus tissue to form over the cuts. They are then inserted in a propagating case with bottom heat of . It is best not to seal the top completely, as the plants are semi-succulent in nature and excessive humidity is detrimental. When enough roots have formed, cuttings can be planted in pots or in hanging baskets. Gallery Examples of tropical, decorative foliage types Examples of arid climate succulent types Examples of geophytic peperomias See also List of Peperomia species List of Peperomia diseases References External links Internet Peperomia Reference by botanist Guido Mathieu Examples of geophytic Peperomias Epiphytes House plants Piperales genera Tropical flora Pantropical flora