Plant species: Piper crocatum



Plant genus: Piper



Plant family: Piperaceae



Plant origin: Ecuador, Peru.



Soil drainage: medium retention, we recommend a substrate mix composed of organic substrate, perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss.

Attention: It is recommended that the substrate be kept consistently moist but not excessively wet, to prevent root necrosis.



Soil pH: acidic



Fertilizers: Piper generally do not require constant fertilization, considering the substrate contains organic matter. It is necessary for the fertilizer to be diluted to avoid root burn.



Air humidity: For proper plant development, a high level of air humidity is necessary, ranging between 70% and 90%.

Green Mirrors recommends attaching the plant to a support for better attachment and growth.



Temperature: 18-27 degrees Celsius



Light: indirect bright light



Plant height with pot included: 10 cm



Piper crocatum is an extremely beautiful and ornamental species of Piper, perfect for terrariums. It grows as a vine that develops metallic green leaves with pink veins and is a very rare and sought-after plant among collectors. 



Good luck with caring for it! And don't forget to give us updates about your plant, using the hashtag #greenmirrors and tagging @green.mirrors in your Instagram posts! We promise to share them in stories



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