Indonesia Pink Pepper Vine Piper crocatum
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Behold the charming intrigue of ‘Indonesia Pink’ Piper–a rare specimen from the pepper family. ‘Indonesia Pink’ grows vines adorned with rounded, heart-shaped leaves of glossy green, sprinkled with speckles as pink as the pink sandy beaches of Indonesia. Compact in stature and thriving in a warm, humid environment, ‘Indonesia Pink’ would make a dazzling showpiece under glass or in a terrarium.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:MediumHeight:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Emerald GreenHabit:SpreadingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:AverageHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:Bright SpacesUses:DesktopsUses:Humid SpacesUses:North Facing WindowsUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Piper at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Pipers prefer medium to bright, indirect or filtered light. Direct sunlight may lead to leaf scorch. Low light may cause them to get leggy, lose their variegation, or simply fail to thrive.
- If your Piper starts dropping leaves, it may be an indication that it needs higher humidity or to be moved away from a draft or the flow of forced air. Pipers are tropical plants, preferring humidity in the 40-60% range. To increase humidity, you may need to position your Piper near a humidifier, place it on a pebble tray, or surround it with other plants.
- Pipers prefer consistent moisture, but they do not like wet, soggy soil. As such, water your Piper thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry.
- Feed your Piper once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- Pipers like to have their roots a bit crowded, but will need to be potted up every couple years to ensure adequate nutrition and drainage. When up-potting your Piper, use an all-purpose potting mix, with perlite and orchid bark added.
- Pipers are climbers. Provide them with a moss pole, trellis, or other structure to climb.
