Piper fragile
Piper fragile
Piper
Piperaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🏠 Indoor
This rare tropical Piper requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and consistent moisture to thrive. Best suited for experienced plant collectors with greenhouse conditions or terrariums. Native to Pacific islands, it needs specialized care and is not widely available in cultivation.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged, Mist Regularly
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Bismarck Archipelago
Caroline Is.
Maluku
New Guinea
Philippines
Solomon Is.
Vanuatu
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.