Piper Crocatum

Piper Crocatum Care

Piper Crocatum

What is the plant

The Piper Crocatum is a one-of-a-kind plant that is difficult to come by. This plant is native to Peru.

These vining plants' thick, glossy leaves dazzle the eye, making them a striking item. The olive green heart-shaped leaf is speckled with pink along with the veining. It's a vining plant that loves to climb on moss poles and stakes.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
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.
Pruning
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.
Fertilizer
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.

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Sunlight
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.
Soil
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.
Propagation
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.

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Temperature
As with many other house plants, the optimal temperature range for best Piper Crocatum care is between 68-90°F (20-35°C).
Container
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.
Fun fact
Celebes Pepper is another name for this plant. Many plant collectors desire Piper Crocatum in their collection.

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Additional
Piper crocatum is a climbing or trailing vine that is prized for its colorful leaves that makes it an exotic indoor plant. Piper crocatum has slender stems bearing pointed, heart-shaped leaves up to 13cm (5 inches) long and 10cm (4 inches) wide
Popularity
75 people already have this plant 23 people have added this plant to their wishlists

Common pests
Piper Crocatum is not susceptible to most pests. Mostly, the problems are caused by underwatering or overwatering.
Frequent diseases
Root rot is the only common problem of this plant. Make sure to avoid overwatering.
Botanist’s tips
Piper species have sugar crystals at the bottom of the leaves. This is not an infestation and does not need treatment.

This plant looks fantastic if you allow the shoots to trail down from a hanging pot.