Piper peltatum is a shrub belonging to the Piperáceae family. A stunning small, herbaceous shrub native to rainforests in Central and South America at low to medium elevations with a sparsely branched stem and large, heart-shaped, nearly circular leaves.
Piper Peltatum Care
Piper Peltatum
What is the plant
Piper peltatum L. is used for the treatment of inflammation, malaria, and other ailments. 4-Nerolidylcatechol (4-NC) is a valuable natural product that has important anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, and antioxidant properties. 4-NC is a component of P. peltatum and P. umbellatum extracts, which are used in cosmetics.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
-1°C - 4°C
hardiness zone
max 10
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plants about once weekly to provide dry to medium moisture for the plants.
Fertilizer
You can fertilize the plant every spring using a general, all-purpose mixture.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Popularity
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