Piper Ornatum

Pot Size - 10.5cm

Piper ornatum – Celebes Pepper Plant 🌿💗🖤✨

Piper ornatum is a rare and captivating climbing plant loved for its stunning, heart-shaped leaves patterned with intricate pink, silver, and deep green veining. Its velvety texture and metallic sheen make it a true standout in any plant collection, especially for those who enjoy unique, exotic foliage.

Key Features:

✔ Striking pink and silver variegation on deep green, heart-shaped leaves

✔ Climbing growth habit – perfect for moss poles or trellises

✔ Compact yet dramatic, ideal for shelves and decorative displays

✔ Rare collector’s plant with eye-catching patterning

✔ Adds a luxurious, tropical touch to indoor spaces

Care Instructions:

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain variegation; avoid harsh direct sun

Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist; allow the top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings

Humidity: Loves high humidity – mist regularly or place near a humidifier

Soil: Use a rich, well-draining aroid mix (coco coir, perlite, orchid bark)

Feeding: Fertilise every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid feed

Temperature: Maintain between 18–27°C; keep away from drafts and cold air

Growth: Climbs beautifully and can reach 60–100 cm indoors with support

🌿 Tip: Provide a moss pole to encourage larger, more vibrant leaves — and wipe the foliage gently to keep those gorgeous patterns looking their best.