{"title":"Piper","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find all our (ornamental) peppers. Genus \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piper-nigrum-schwarzer-pfeffer","title":"Piper nigrum (Black pepper)","description":"True peppercorns are a tropical vine from India; their berries have been valued for thousands of years as a medicinal and culinary spice and are now known worldwide. The berries get their pungency from the alkaloid piperine they contain.\u003cbr\u003e Pepper plants don't need to be very large to begin flowering. In growing regions, they are trained on trellises about 2 meters high to give the plants plenty of space while still allowing for easy hand-picking. At home, the plants can be pruned to suit a windowsill, hanging pot, or similar location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e White, green and black pepper all come from this one plant species, while pink peppercorns are the fruits of the pepper tree ( \u003cem\u003eSchinus molle\u003c\/em\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approx. 20-30 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318998643065,"sku":"Pip001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08045-1.jpg?v=1764907185"},{"product_id":"piper-sylvaticum","title":"Piper sylvaticum","description":"A decorative, trailing to creeping pepper plant from Southeast Asia and India with beautifully white-patterned leaves. Rather slow-growing and quite robust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This plant is sold (also by us) under the name \u003cem\u003ePiper sylvaticum\u003c\/em\u003e , but unfortunately there is a small problem: This plant is \u003cstrong\u003edefinitely not\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePiper sylvaticum\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe true \u003cem\u003e*P. sylvaticum* is\u003c\/em\u003e , frankly, rather boring. It has no white markings on its leaves and a different leaf shape as well. Unfortunately, the name has been so frequently misused by plant enthusiasts that the incorrectly named images have overshadowed the correct images from scientific sources. If you'd like to see for yourself that \u003cem\u003e*P. sylvaticum*\u003c\/em\u003e actually looks quite different: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gbif.org\/occurrence\/gallery?taxon_key=4185269\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e are some pictures of herbarium specimens of the species, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Kishwar-Shethi\/publication\/334045420_Morphoanatomical_profile_of_five_species_of_Piper_L_from_Bangladesh_and_its_taxonomic_significance\/links\/5d14c654a6fdcc2462a99ef2\/Morphoanatomical-profile-of-five-species-of-Piper-L-from-Bangladesh-and-its-taxonomic-significance.pdf\"\u003ehere (PDF download)\u003c\/a\u003e is a recent scientific paper that describes the species precisely and also includes images.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNow the question remains, of course: What exactly is this plant?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unfortunately, we don't know for sure. There are over 1000 described Piper species and several dozen known but undescribed ones. Two candidates for the correct name of this species are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:683636-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper sylvestre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/home.kku.ac.th\/raccha\/Eng-piper-sample.html\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper maculaphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . Unfortunately, there is very little information about these two, but at least they do have a white marking similar to what we commonly know as \" \u003cem\u003ePiper sylvaticum\u003c\/em\u003e \".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approx. 20-30 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":57350538396025,"sku":"Pip002-9","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm Round Pot with Rim","offer_id":57350538428793,"sku":"Pip002-12","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG09365.jpg?v=1764908811"},{"product_id":"piper-macropiper-variegata","title":"Piper macropiper 'variegata'","description":"A decorative, trailing to creeping pepper plant from Southeast Asia and India with beautifully white variegated leaves. Quite fast-growing and robust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species is widespread in the Malay Archipelago, Papua, and northern Australia, and develops quite large leaves. This variegated form remains somewhat smaller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe pattern on the leaves can vary greatly; usually the center remains green, and the variegation extends in two broad stripes along the leaf edges. However, some leaves are completely variegated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves are also very glossy, which makes photographing them somewhat difficult...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a well-rooted young plant, approximately 20 to 40cm long in a 9cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319057133945,"sku":"Pip003","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-macropiper-variegata-01.jpg?v=1764910847"},{"product_id":"piper-argyrites","title":"Piper argyrites","description":"A decorative, trailing to creeping pepper plant from Malaysia and Thailand with beautifully patterned white or reddish\/pink leaves. This species is rather slow-growing but quite robust and therefore also suitable as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis pepper plant has a very fine, whitish-silver pattern on its leaves and green veins. It looks a bit like it's been dusted with powdered sugar. This variety is sometimes offered as 'Silver' and sometimes as 'Pink', but in our experience, the color is determined by environmental factors. In low light, the initial pink color remains, while in high light, the leaves turn silver with age. Larger and older plants tend to develop their leaves to a full pink color, whereas small cuttings grown in low light in so-called \"prop boxes\" tend to remain pink. You can also see in our product images that the same plant produces both color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approximately 20-30 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very temperature-sensitive plants. They will only be shipped if nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 10°C (50°F). Depending on the weather, this may lead to shipping delays. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into multiple shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319062704505,"sku":"Pip004","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-argyrites-05.jpg?v=1764911423"},{"product_id":"piper-ornatum","title":"Piper ornatum","description":"A decorative, trailing to creeping pepper plant from Malaysia and Indonesia with beautiful, large, pink-patterned leaves. This species is quite vigorous and grows surprisingly large.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis pepper plant has a highly contrasting pattern on its peltate leaves, which can grow up to 25 cm in size. The leaf veins are sunken and bright pink in young leaves, later turning pink. A few pink speckles between the veins complete the pattern. The areas between the veins and speckles are dark green and slightly bullate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In low light, the initial pink color remains, while in high light the leaves tend to become silvery with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approximately 10-20 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319068602745,"sku":"Pip005","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-ornatum-07.jpg?v=1764911970"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-laos","title":"Piper sp. 'Laos'","description":"This as yet unidentified or undescribed species originates from northern Laos. It is a true dwarf among ornamental peppers. The leaves only grow to about 6 cm long and 3 to 4 cm wide. The entire upper surface of the leaf, except for the veins, is covered with extremely fine, pinkish, glittering dots, which become more silvery in older leaves and under bright light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows extremely slowly. Of all our \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, it is by far the slowest, but also one of the most beautiful. Unlike most other Pipers, we wouldn't recommend it as a houseplant. It's better suited to a tropical terrarium or a display case. Definitely a plant for enthusiasts and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Most of the plants we grow have silver leaves instead of pink, because we grow them under bright light to make them grow a bit faster. Under typical terrarium lighting, however, the new leaves will turn pink again!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant with 3 to 5 leaves in a 9 cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319068635513,"sku":"Pip006","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp-ex-Laos-03.jpg?v=1764911997"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-costa-rica","title":"Piper cf. terrabanum","description":"This pepper originates from Costa Rica and grows as a small shrub, about 1.5 to 2 meters tall. It only grows in very shady spots in the undergrowth and is generally very slow-growing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe leaves are pointed, drooping, and grow to about 15 cm long and 5 cm wide. They have prominent veins and are dark green and highly glossy on the upper surface. This sheen gives the plant its spectacular shimmer, which is particularly noticeable in diffused light. Unlike iridescent plants, such as \u003cem\u003eSelaginella\u003c\/em\u003e or Begonias, the blue sheen here does not originate from the leaves themselves but only from reflected ambient light. The base color of the leaves is a rich, dark green, and they appear blue only due to reflection. Therefore, this \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e is not included in our category for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt-kategorie\/irisierende-pflanzen\/\"\u003eiridescent plants\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The older stems become woody and develop a pattern of small, yellow dots. The flower clusters are about 2 to 3 cm long and drooping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe exact identity of this plant is unknown. It shows some affinity to \u003cem\u003ePiper terrabanum\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003ePiper diquusanum\u003c\/em\u003e , and \u003cem\u003ePiper playa-blancanum\u003c\/em\u003e , but does not exactly match any of them. It could also be a previously undescribed species, distinguished from the others primarily by its small, drooping inflorescences and spotted stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species has most likely never been offered for sale anywhere before. So this is your chance to be one of the very first to cultivate a new plant species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant approximately 15 to 30cm tall in a 9cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319071781241,"sku":"Pip007","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp-Costa-Rica-01-2.jpg?v=1764912279"},{"product_id":"piper-sarmentosum-pfefferblatt","title":"Piper sarmentosum (pepper leaf)","description":"This upright-growing pepper plant from Southeast Asia has large, beautifully textured leaves. It grows to about 80 cm tall, and the leaves can reach 15-20 cm in length and width. The leaves are used in Southeast Asian cuisine in numerous dishes, often for wrapping meat or in salads. They have a mildly spicy flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319075254649,"sku":"Pip008-9","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319075287417,"sku":"Pip008-12","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sarmentosum-01.jpg?v=1764912557"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-indonesien","title":"Piper sp. 'Indonesia'","description":"This ornamental pepper plant is said to originate from Indonesia. It resembles \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/piper-ornatum\/\"\u003ePiper ornatum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from Sulawesi, but is definitely a different species. The leaves remain significantly smaller (so far only reaching about 6 cm in length and 5 cm in width in our collection), are rounder, highly glossy, and much thicker and fleshier. The metallic pink marbling is somewhat more pronounced than in \u003cem\u003eP. ornatum\u003c\/em\u003e . Unfortunately, the similarities to \u003cem\u003eP. ornatum\u003c\/em\u003e end with the growth rate. While \u003cem\u003eP. ornatum\u003c\/em\u003e is very fast-growing, \u003cem\u003ePiper sp\u003c\/em\u003e . 'Indonesia' is one of our slowest-growing species. It is also more sensitive to dry air and cool temperatures and should therefore ideally be kept in a terrarium. At least it remains nicely small and compact and thus won't overrun your terrarium in no time, as \u003cem\u003eP. ornatum\u003c\/em\u003e would!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant with 3 to 5 leaves in a 9 cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319086920057,"sku":"Pip009","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-spec-Indonesien-03.jpg?v=1764913460"},{"product_id":"piper-parmatum","title":"Piper paratum","description":"\u003cem\u003ePiper parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e is a very rare \u003cem\u003epepper\u003c\/em\u003e species from Panama. Unlike most other peppers, it does not grow as a ground cover, vine, or bush, but as a very compact plant with stems only 5 to 15 cm high. It grows either epiphytically or laterally on steep riverbanks, and thus quite differently from all other \u003cem\u003ePiper species\u003c\/em\u003e currently in cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts appearance also makes it quite special. The leaves are peltate and strongly bullate (blister-like structure). They are very reminiscent of some anthuriums, such as \u003cem\u003eAnthurium luxurians\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAnthurium corrugatum\u003c\/em\u003e , but are even more finely textured. In contrast to these anthuriums, the leaves (and the entire plant) remain significantly smaller. \u003cem\u003ePiper parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e reaches a total height of about 20 cm. The leaves grow to about 10 cm long and 5 to 6 cm wide. The leaf color is strongly dependent on the light conditions in which it grows and also on the age of the leaves. In low light, older leaves in particular become very dark, even almost black, where the green coloration is barely discernible. Fresh leaves are always light green.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant sometimes sold as \" \u003cem\u003ePiper parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e Silver,\" which has some light-colored areas in its leaves, is not \u003cem\u003eP. parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e but a different \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species, namely \u003cem\u003ePiper perbrevicaule\u003c\/em\u003e . Although their leaves may look similar at first glance, the two species differ significantly in their growth and ecology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/125519716\/original.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper perbrevicaule\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a typical terrestrial \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species that grows as a ground cover\/vine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/99567924\/original.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an epiphyte, or grows on slopes, and is not a vine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The plants offered here are guaranteed to be genuine \u003cem\u003ePiper parmatum\u003c\/em\u003e , with solid dark leaves and compact growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant with 2 to 4 leaves in a 9 cm pot. This species grows very slowly. The plants we offer here are somewhat smaller than usual for our other \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319095046521,"sku":"Pip010","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-parmatum-N-01.jpg?v=1764913935"},{"product_id":"piper-nigrum-variegata-panaschierter-schwarzer-pfeffer","title":"Piper nigrum 'variegata' (Variegated Black Pepper)","description":"True peppercorns are a tropical vine from India. Their berries have been valued for thousands of years as both a medicinal and culinary spice and are now known worldwide. The berries get their pungency from the alkaloid piperine they contain. The variegated variety offered here is particularly beautiful and generally develops increasingly attractive leaves as the vines grow longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pepper plants don't need to be very large to begin flowering. In growing regions, they are trained on trellises about 2 meters high to give the plants plenty of space while still allowing for easy hand-picking. At home, the plants can be pruned to suit a windowsill, hanging pot, or similar location.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhite, green and black pepper all come from this one plant species, while pink peppercorns are the fruits of the pepper tree ( \u003cem\u003eSchinus molle\u003c\/em\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approx. 20-30 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319102779769,"sku":"Pip011","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-nigrum-Variegata-02.jpg?v=1764914292"},{"product_id":"piper-retrofractum","title":"Piper retrofractum 'variegata'","description":"Also known as Java long pepper, this type of pepper is also used for seasoning. It originates from Southeast Asia and is widespread there. Although this plant can grow quite large and robust, our plants always have small, heart-shaped leaves (2 to 4 cm) and a graceful growth habit. Perhaps this is a particularly dwarf variety, or it lacks the \"signal\" to switch to larger growth. This makes them very well suited for terrariums. They climb and form dense, branching mats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The plants offered here occasionally produce variegated shoots, which develop leaves with a contrasting white pattern. Normally, however, the leaves are a uniform dark green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approx. 20-30 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319104680313,"sku":"Pip012","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-retrofractum-15.jpg?v=1764914449"},{"product_id":"piper-betle-bright-eyes","title":"Piper betle 'Bright Eyes'","description":"Betel leaves have a wide range of uses; one of the best-known is the mixture with the nuts of the betel palm ( \u003cem\u003eAreca catechu\u003c\/em\u003e ) and slaked lime known as betel chews (Sirih-Pinang). These are used as a stimulant and intoxicant and follow a very old tradition. The leaves are also used in their pure form as a stimulant, analgesic, antiseptic, or in Ayurvedic medicine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 'Bright Eyes' variety is distinguished by its highly decorative, glossy green leaves, which feature a contrasting yellow spot in the center of the leaf, at the junction of the leaf blade and petiole. The yellow variegation also extends slightly along the veins in the upper part of the leaf blade. Young plants initially have delicate, thin, and long stems that straighten and stiffen over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approximately 10-20 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319152816505,"sku":"Pip013","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-methysticum-Bright-Eyes-01.jpg?v=1764916753"},{"product_id":"piper-ribesioides","title":"Piper ribesioides","description":"\u003cem\u003ePiper ribesioides\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It has small leaves, about 5 to 6 cm long and 3 to 4 cm wide, with a light, subtle pattern on the veins and a velvety, matte green surface. The plants undergo a remarkable transformation as they grow larger.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs young plants, they climb \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/piperribesioidesjuvenilestageclimbingalongatreetrunktiomanmalaysia_1.jpg\"\u003eclosely around\u003c\/a\u003e a tree trunk, similar to \u003cem\u003eScindapsus\u003c\/em\u003e or young \u003cem\u003eMonstera dubia\u003c\/em\u003e . As they grow, the leaves become \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/piperribesioidestrangthailand.jpg\"\u003emore pointed\u003c\/a\u003e and somewhat larger. Eventually, the plants develop horizontally branching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/piperribesioidesbranchingpatterndetailtiomanmalaysia_0.jpg\"\u003eside shoots\u003c\/a\u003e along the trunk. These shoots bear the flowers and fruit. With age, the stems \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SZtSni3A53w\/Xm--DcTzv8I\/AAAAAAAABp8\/dS20B9q4lHABhRVrx3ZRowp8-s_idOykgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Dlium%2BSurusono%2B%2528Piper%2Bribesioides%2529.jpg\"\u003ebecome\u003c\/a\u003e woody and thicker, eventually forming a large vine. However, the plants will never reach this size in a terrarium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn our region, \u003cem\u003ePiper ribesioides\u003c\/em\u003e is mostly only known in its juvenile, climbing phase with small, velvety leaves, and it remains in this growth form under typical terrarium conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9 cm square pot. Approximately 10-20 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very temperature-sensitive plants. They will only be shipped if nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 10°C (50°F). Depending on the weather, this may lead to shipping delays. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into multiple shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319246139769,"sku":"Pip014","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-ribesioides-05.jpg?v=1764917096"},{"product_id":"piper-spec-mini-japan","title":"Piper sp. 'Mini'","description":"Sometimes offered as \u003cem\u003ePiper sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mini Japan', this tiny ornamental pepper plant likely originates from Papua rather than Japan. Nothing further is known about its origin, and it remains very rare in cultivation and is not often available.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species is by far the smallest \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e we offer. The leaves of juvenile plants are approximately 3.5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. Once it is able to climb, the leaf shape changes slightly, and it develops elongated, pointed leaves that are still very small. These are then about 6 cm long and even narrower, at only about 2 cm wide. In both stages, the leaves are very finely speckled with white and have sunken veins, which gives them a three-dimensional structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The species grows quite slowly, but is easy to care for in a terrarium and, given enough time, will cover the entire tank with a dense carpet of small, patterned leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5 cm square pot, approximately 5 to 7 cm tall. These are very small plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Piper species are very sensitive to temperature. The plants will only be shipped again in styrofoam boxes with heat packs once nighttime temperatures are consistently between 12 and 15 °C. This may not be until the end of February or even March. Until then, paid plants will remain in our greenhouse and are reserved for you. Orders containing Piper species will NOT be split into partial shipments. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webshop@jungle-leaves.de.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319373967737,"sku":"Pip015","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp.-Mini-15.jpg?v=1764917900"},{"product_id":"piper-clypeatum","title":"Piper clypeatum","description":"\u003cem\u003ePiper clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the Malaysian part of Borneo, Aceh (North Sumatra), and the Nicobar Islands. It grows epiphytically on tree trunks, with leaves that lie close to the trunk. The leaves are dark green\/gray, circular in mature plants, bullate (blistered surface), and hairy. The plant grows rather slowly but is robust in terrarium conditions. The leaves reach a diameter of approximately 6 to 10 cm, and up to 15 cm in very old plants. The vine grows several meters high and branches little or not at all.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plants we offer are \u003cstrong\u003edefinitely not\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRhaphidophora versteegii\u003c\/em\u003e , or indeed any member of the Araceae family. This is the true \u003cem\u003ePiper clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e with its circular, hairy leaves. The vast majority of images found online when searching for \" \u003cem\u003ePiper clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e \" depict the wrong plant! Our image gallery includes pictures of the genuine \u003cem\u003eP. clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e in our greenhouse, as well as photos taken by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wistuba.com\/de\"\u003eDr. Andreas Wistuba\u003c\/a\u003e , who photographed this plant in its natural habitat at Gunung Tambuyukon (Sabah, Borneo).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe difference between \u003cem\u003eP. clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eR. versteegii\u003c\/em\u003e can also be easily discerned by another characteristic: the smell! Typical of pepper plants (Piperaceae), \u003cem\u003ePiper clypeatum\u003c\/em\u003e also has a very spicy aroma when cut or damaged. The stems and leaves have a characteristically peppery scent (like betel leaves), while the roots have a pleasantly sweet, spicy aroma. This characteristic is even mentioned in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medialib.naturalis.nl\/file\/id\/L.1545954\/format\/large\"\u003eherbarium specimens\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a truly remarkable rarity, which is hardly present in European culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 9 cm square pot, approximately 15 cm tall (6th picture in the gallery). The leaves of young plants are not yet as perfectly round as those of larger plants, but slightly oval!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319401460089,"sku":"Pip016","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-clypeatum-02.jpg?v=1764920821"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-ex-thailand-red-arrow","title":"Piper sp. 'Thailand' ('Red Arrow')","description":"This \u003cem\u003epiper\u003c\/em\u003e , with its striking dark green leaves that are red on the underside, is primarily cultivated in Thailand, where it is known as 'Red Arrow'. At first glance, it looks very similar to the commonly cultivated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/syngonium-erythrophyllum-red-arrow\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyngonium erythrophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Arrow'\u003c\/a\u003e ! However, the fact that this is a \u003cem\u003epiper\u003c\/em\u003e (a member of the pepper family) and not an aroid becomes apparent as soon as the plant is damaged. It emits the typical, spicy aroma of piperidine. Even without cutting it, differences can be observed. For example, in \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Arrow', the leaf stalks and stems are also red, not just the undersides of the leaves. And like all \u003cem\u003epipers\u003c\/em\u003e , it also forms so-called \"protein bodies\" on the undersides of the leaves when it is thriving.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows rather slowly and should not be kept too moist. Like most \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species, this one also prefers to climb, and only then will it develop larger and differently shaped leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 9 cm square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319473123705,"sku":"Pip017","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp.-ex-Thailand-Red-Arrow-02.jpg?v=1764921993"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-pink-veins-indonesia-west-kalimantan","title":"Piper sp. 'Pink Veins' (Indonesia, West Kalimantan)","description":"This \u003cem\u003epiper\u003c\/em\u003e probably originates from the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, from the province of West Kalimantan. Unfortunately, we have no further information about its origin and distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species is certainly one of the most intensely patterned pepper varieties. The leaves are olive-green to almost black, and the veins are very fine and have a vibrant, net-like pink pattern. Unlike other \u003cem\u003epipers,\u003c\/em\u003e this pattern is retained even in large plants and is not only present in the creeping, juvenile stage. It grows rather slowly, and like most \u003cem\u003epipers\u003c\/em\u003e , this species prefers to climb, only then developing larger and differently shaped leaves. The leaves on climbing stems become more elongated and pointed. The leaves on creeping stems are broader and more rounded.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith proper care, this species also forms numerous so-called \"protein bodies\" on the undersides of its leaves. It should only be kept in a terrarium, as it requires high humidity.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7 cm square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319509561721,"sku":"Pip018","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp.-Pink-Veins-Indonesia-03.jpg?v=1764922470"},{"product_id":"piper-sp-watermelon-borneo-kalimantan","title":"Piper sp. 'Watermelon' (Borneo, Kalimantan)","description":"This \u003cem\u003epiper\u003c\/em\u003e probably originates from the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, from the province of Central Kalimantan. Unfortunately, we have no further information about its origin and distribution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSeveral different varieties of Piper are sold under the name 'Watermelon'. This is quite confusing. The variety offered here remains significantly smaller and grows more slowly than the more commonly offered variety called 'Watermelon'. The leaf markings are also different. In this form, the leaves are matte (instead of glossy) and usually only have a white marking in the center, which becomes wider in mature plants and sometimes extends into the veins. In younger plants, usually only the area around the midrib is white.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnlike other \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species, this marking remains even in large plants and is not only present in the creeping juvenile stage. It grows rather slowly, and like most \u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e species, this one prefers to climb, developing differently shaped leaves when climbing. The leaves on climbing stems become more elongated and pointed. The leaves on creeping stems are broader and more rounded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With proper care, this species also forms numerous so-called \"protein bodies\" on the undersides of its leaves. It should only be kept in a terrarium, as it requires high humidity.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7 cm square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319511101817,"sku":"Pip019","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-sp.-Watermelon-Borneo-Kalimantan-01.jpg?v=1764922492"},{"product_id":"piper-porphyrophyllum","title":"Piper porphyrophyllum","description":"This \u003cem\u003epiper\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Borneo and the southern part of the Malay Peninsula. It grows in the shady undergrowth of rainforests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is distinguished by its soft, velvety leaves with pink to white markings. The markings are particularly deep pink on fresh leaves and younger plants. This is also reflected in its name: \" \u003cspan class=\"Grek\" lang=\"grc-Grek\"\u003eporphyra\u003c\/span\u003e \" means purple. The undersides of the leaves are dark red.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnlike other \u003cem\u003ePiper species,\u003c\/em\u003e this marking remains even in large plants and is not only present during the creeping juvenile stage. It grows rather slowly, and like most \u003cem\u003ePiper species\u003c\/em\u003e , this one prefers to climb. The leaves are noticeably soft and thin. Therefore, in our opinion, this species is not suitable as a houseplant. It should only be kept in a terrarium, as it requires high humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With proper care, this species also forms numerous so-called \"protein bodies\" on the undersides of its leaves.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 9 cm square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319522996601,"sku":"Pip020","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Piper-porphyrophyllum-08.jpg?v=1764922623"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/collections\/Kategorie_07.jpg?v=1779823024","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/collections\/piper.oembed?page=2","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}