{"product_id":"piper-ornatum-celebes-pepper","title":"Piper ornatum | Celebes Pepper Vine with Silver-Pink Veined Leaves","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiper ornatum | Celebes Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiper ornatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as Celebes Pepper, is a striking tropical climbing vine native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Prized for its beautifully patterned foliage, this unusual member of the pepper family produces heart-shaped, deep green leaves traced with an intricate network of silvery pink and soft white veining. The undersides often reveal rich burgundy tones, while new growth emerges with especially vibrant coloring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vigorous and rewarding grower, Piper ornatum is equally happy climbing a moss pole or trailing from a hanging planter. Given something to climb, it can develop larger, more impressive leaves that really show off its intricate patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a wonderful addition to a houseplant collection, tropical greenhouse, or humid terrarium. With its remarkable foliage and relatively straightforward care, Celebes Pepper brings a little botanical drama without being overly demanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal. Gentle morning sunshine is welcome, but avoid intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the top inch or so of potting mix to dry between waterings. Keep the roots lightly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates higher humidity, ideally 60% or above. Particularly well suited to greenhouse cabinets, humidifiers, and larger terrariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thrives between 65–85°F. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a loose, well-draining mix containing orchid bark, coco coir, perlite, and a little compost or worm castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A climbing or trailing vine. Provide a moss pole or trellis to encourage larger foliage, or allow it to cascade naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Propagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trim growing tips to encourage branching and fuller growth. Stem cuttings can be rooted in water or moist sphagnum moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiper ornatum (Celebes Pepper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in your selected pot size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour plant will be similar to those pictured, although each is naturally unique. Leaf size, coloring, and variegated-looking vein patterns may vary depending on maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4”","offer_id":50381991313765,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/73892457-95C0-4433-B4AE-F9C7BD6B51D9.jpg?v=1791408551","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/piper-ornatum-celebes-pepper","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}