Piper Magnificum
Piper Magnificum Giant glossy jungle green leaves that appear quilted on the topside, by deep veining and are contrastingly brilliant red on the underneath, spring outward on short square petioles off the light green, firm, square stem. Small firm flower spathes form under leaves from a deep red stem and are conical shaped. Tight node spacing and the size of the leaves make this viner look more like a bush. Piper are very easy to grow and prolific when allowed a little breathing room. These are very healthy, climbing tropical plants with well established root systems.
Prepare to transform your living or outdoor space with the simple-to-care-for Piper plants! These tropical gems flourish in moist, nutrient-dense soil and enjoy climbing up moss-covered posts or poles covered in burlap. Imagine growing Piper plants in pots or hanging baskets, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere in your home or garden. An interesting fact – the black peppercorns we commonly use come from the famous Piper Nigra plant! Lately, more ornamental varieties are catching the eyes of Aroid collectors and mini-culture enthusiasts.
These plants are selling out quickly, but don't worry! We provide one of the broadest selections in the U.S., with varieties ranging from the cute, petite Silver Fleck to the striking Piper Magnificum. Let's explore the spectrum of colors offered by Piper plants – from vibrant neon yellow and pink glitters to a sophisticated dark tortoise shell. There's an appealing shade to match everyone's individual style and preference!
Be sure to always check back as we offer over several rare varieties throughout the year, all shapes, sizes and colors.
Why Verify? Aroid species often exhibit similar characteristics in their juvenile stage, making precise identification challenging. Many enthusiasts may mistakenly categorize various species due to their resemblances before they reach full maturity. This confusion is further compounded when plants from different geographical regions, such as South America or Europe, are given identical names despite their mature forms displaying distinct differences. Our innovative verify program provides a solution to this issue by offering a glimpse of the mature form of the plant before making a purchase.
How We Verify? Our years-long project has successfully nurtured over 600 unique varieties, grown on large poles for precise evaluation of their size, node spacing, leaf color, stem width, and growth rate etc.
About This Plant
- This Plant: Piper Magnificum
- Pot Size: 4″ Round
- Includes: 1 Plant With Pot
- Ships By: UPS
- Ships From: Florida USA
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Info. & Recommendations
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Light: 60-85%
- Soil: Rich Organic Mix
- Fertilizer: Slow Time Released
- Water: When Dry to Touch
- Dislikes: Soggy Soil
- Likes: 65-90°F
- Outdoor Zone: 9b-10
- Pot Size: 6″-24″ w/Drain Holes
- Indoors: Locate Near Natural Light
- Faux Light: Grow Light Full Spectrum
- Genera: Araceae/Piper
Our plants are grown in conditions akin to a natural, humid rainforest, using minimal pesticides. Occasional leaf drop, spotting, or browning, especially in varieties with significant white, are normal. In our nursery, plants thrive under 40-80% shade cloth. If grown outdoors, direct exposure to full sun may cause leaf burn. We suggest gradually introducing the plants to sunny areas over a week or so to reduce stress for optimal results. Despite our high standards in plant propagation, we can't assure future variegation patterns, coloration, survival or growth rate. Individual plants may vary, even though our mother plants have thrived for over 20 years. We guarantee all variegation is natural without any Chemically Induced Variegation (NO C.I.V.)