Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in pots and germination may take up to 2-years.

Semi hardwood cuttings taken during autumn and placed in a shadehouse or under glass in cold climates.

Botanic information
Leaf: The variable leaves are elliptical to broad-elliptical or broad-obovate with a sub-acute to obtuse apex and a short petiole up to 7mm (¼in) long. The yellow-green upper surface is blotched in red or has red margins and the underside is glaucous with a prominent reddish midrib.
When the leaf is crushed it is aromatic and when tasted it has a peppery flavour.

Flower: The crateriform flowers have a shallow calyx and 5-6 narrow-oblong spreading petals. It has 5-12 stamens and the slender pedicle up to 10mm (⅜in) long. There are 3-5 flowers arranged in an axillary fascicle or are solitary in the leaf axils and appear from late spring to early summer. 

Fruit: The red-black berry-like drupe has a slightly fleshy mesocarp and contains 3-6 black seeds that are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.