Tropical Tendrils^™ Pink Crocodile^™ Piper crocatum

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Exposure

Medium

Details
12 - 24 Inches
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30cm - 61cm
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Features

Introducing ‘Pink Crocodile’, another beautiful member of the pepper family, that sends out fine vines of heart-shaped leaves. Leaves are a glossy dark green with silvery-pink splashing along the veins, mimicking the pattern of a pink crocodile. From time to time, you may notice salt-like crystals on the purplish leaf undersides of your Piper crocatum; this is a natural exudate of excess sugars being released by your plant and nothing to worry about. Like other aroids and its namesake reptile, ‘Pink Crocodile’ prefers to bask in a warm, humid spot with medium, indirect or dappled light. A higher light situation will bring out the most contrasting pink details.

Adaptable As Houseplant

Foliage Interest

Harmful To:

Pets

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Houseplant

Height Category:
Medium

Height:
12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Emerald Green

Habit:
Spreading

Container Role:
Spiller
Plant Needs
Light Requirement:
Medium

Low - 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:
Moderate

Preferred Temperature:
60 - 85 °F

Water Category:
Average

Humidity Preference:
High

Container Soil Type:
Indoor Potting Mix

Needs Good Drainage

Uses:
Bright Spaces

Uses:
Desktops

Uses Notes:

Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:

For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
Protect furniture when watering.
This plant can tolerate a variety of light conditions, but does best with bright indirect light. Avoid particularly shady areas.
This plant prefers to be evenly moist, but not wet and needs to have good drainage. It can't take wet soil, but can tolerate periodic dryness.
A well draining soil is essential and the plant should not be allowed to sit in water. Allow the top two inches to dry out before watering again. Do not let this plant dry out completely.
All-purpose potting mixes with additional perlite, orchid bark, and sand added is a beneficial growing medium.
This plant loves a little extra support to hold on to as it vines. Consider using a moss pole or trellis. This will help the plant grow new leaves faster as it vines.
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