Piper Parmatum 'Dressler' is a rare tropical plant belonging to the Piperaceae family, the same family as pepper ( Piper nigrum ). It is prized for its textured, ribbed foliage. New leaves appear pale green and turn silvery when mature. Its semi-climbing stems can be placed in a hanging pot or pruned to maintain a small, bushy habit.
Caution! Risk of irritation if swallowed.
- Family: Piperaceae
- Origin: Tropical zone of Central and South America
- Watering: Allow the surface to dry between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Rich and well-drained.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Medium to fast.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Summer: between 18ᵒC and 30ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
