Piper Crocatum Care

This plant should be watered when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. If watered too frequently, the foliage may turn yellow and drop. It is not being watered frequently enough if the foliage has crispy brown edges.

Because this plant would naturally vine, it would be excellent to put a stake for it to grow up. It can be clipped back for a fuller look.

During the growing season, it's recommended to fertilize this plant once a month. To avoid the plant being scorched, we recommend diluting the fertilizer by half.

This plant prefers indirect light that is moderate to bright. It prefers to be near a south-facing window. Low light causes slower growth and greater gaps between the leaves. The foliage will be scorched if exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.

Plant the Piper Crocatum in well-draining soil, which you can achieve by mixing 20 percent to 30 percent perlite into your usual potting mix.

You can propagate Piper Crocatum by cuttings. Cut a piece right below the node of the plant, place it in the soil and add water. Keep the soil moderately moist.

As with many other house plants, the optimal temperature range for best Piper Crocatum care is between 68-90°F (20-35°C).

Choose a symmetrical pot. Piper Crocatum can be grown as a trailing plant or as a climbing vine on a moss stick. It's also a fantastic terrarium plant.

Celebes Pepper is another name for this plant. Many plant collectors desire Piper Crocatum in their collection.