Tropical Tendrils^™ Tahitian Dreamin'^™ Pepper Vine Piper sylvaticum

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Exposure

Medium

Details
12 - 24 Inches
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30cm - 61cm
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Features

Let the tropical tendrils of this exotic Piper bring the dreamy vibes of Tahiti into your space! Meet ‘Tahitian Dreamin’’ a stunning member of the pepper family, with all the intrigue of an island paradise. With fine vines of heart-shaped leaves, this aroid is a lovely addition to a warm, humid spot with medium, indirect or dappled light. Leaves are brushed in silver, and adorned with dark green veining, giving them an almost-reptilian pattern. With just a few hours of gentle morning sun, your Tahitian Dreamin’ Piper may blush pink, giving you an even more mesmerizing display. Be wary of positioning it in direct sunlight for too long, however, or it may get a sunburn.

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:
Humid Spaces

Uses:
North Facing Windows

Uses 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.
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