Vietnamese Crab Claw

This plant succeeds in consistently moist soil, in a warm, humid environment, in a location with dappled shade. It is easily propagated f...Read Morerom cuttings, but reseeds itself efficiently where it succeeds. When container grown, it can be overwintered in a well-lit room.

It is known as Rau Cang Cua in Vietnam, and gives an aromatic, mildly spicy accent to Vietnamese style soups (pho), somewhat similar to a peppery coriander. The consumption of this herb is purported to be beneficial for health as well. This easily cultivated tropical plant makes for an interesting addition to more adventurous culinary gardening.

I live in Orlando Florida and grow this plant without any problem. It's planted lakeside and stays constantly moist or wet. It's growing...Read More with fresh mint and fish mint herbs.

I have not grown this plant. In the United States, Peperomia pellucida grows natively in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and is an in...Read Moretroduced plant in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Texas (Harris County: Houston area) which has naturalized. In North America, its habitats include shaded woodlands, coastal plains and open areas around plant nurseries and greenhouses. It blloms all year with the highest production of blooms being in the spring and summer. The fruit is a very small drupe that contains one seed. It may be propagated by seed and stem cuttings. It is known for its medicinal properties.