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Tropical Tendrils Tahitian Dreamin' Pepper Vine Piper sylvaticum

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    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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