Piper reticulatum — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Piper reticulatum

Piper Reticulatum

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ON THIS PLANT
A note from PlantMom

Higuillo de limon presenta buena resistencia a las enfermedades y, por lo general, no es propenso a ellas. En cuanto a su cuidado, esta planta requiere relativamente poco mantenimiento. Cuando se planta al aire libre necesita riegos mínimos y las plantas más grandes, por lo general, no necesitan poda. No obstante, las plantas más pequeñas deben podarse después de que hayan florecido. Higuillo de limont es adecuado para cualquier persona que disponga de un espacio exterior, como un jardín o deck, y no requiere mucha experiencia en cuidados.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Piper Reticulatum.

Light

Higuillo de limon occurs naturally in places like forest understories or rocky sites, where it is subject to natural shade. It favors partial sun but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, illustrating its versatile and hardy character.

Temperature

Higuillo de limon comes from tropical areas where the climate is usually warm and humid. Therefore, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady temperature, so it is important to avoid fluctuations indoors. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

Fertilizing is essential for the care of Higuillo de limón. Applying nutrients regularly during the growing season preserves the energy needed for its showy leaves and aids overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more prone to breaking.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Piper
Family
Piperaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Jamaica
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Pepper-elder en Wild Cane en Joint Wood Tree en Doctor bush
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Piper reticulatum leaf
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Piper reticulatum leaf
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