Piper Crocatum
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Piper Crocatum – Silver-Veined Trailing Pepper Plant
Piper crocatum is a tropical climbing and trailing vine from the pepper family. Its dark olive-green leaves are heart-shaped and quilted, with silvery-pink markings that trace every vein, and their undersides are a rich burgundy. New leaves unfurl with a red flush, and the colouring stays vivid as the leaves age. Grown as an indoor plant, it suits a hanging pot or a moss pole, and it brings something quite different to a collection of aroids and tropical foliage plants.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Striking foliage – Silver-pink veining on dark green leaves with burgundy undersides gives it a jewel-like look that stands out in any collection.
✔️ Versatile growth habit – This flexible vine climbs with aerial roots or trails gracefully, so it works on a moss pole, a trellis or in a hanging basket.
✔️ A collector’s point of difference – It’s a member of the pepper family rather than an aroid, which makes it a distinctive addition to a tropical foliage collection. Small crystal-like beads often form under new leaves; they’re a natural feature of the plant, not a pest.
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light keeps the silver veining crisp and the growth compact. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
💧 Water: Water when the top couple of centimetres of mix begin to dry. It doesn’t like drying out completely and may drop leaves if left too dry, but avoid waterlogged mix.
💦 Humidity: It prefers high humidity, ideally 60% or more. A humidifier helps keep leaves full and healthy, especially in dry or air-conditioned rooms.
🌡 Temperature: 18–28°C is ideal. Keep it above 15°C and away from cold draughts, as cold can cause leaf curl and drop.
🌱 Soil: Use a well-draining mix of coco coir, coco chip & perlite that holds some moisture without staying soggy.
🪴 Support: Provide a moss pole or small trellis if you’d like it to climb, or let it trail from a shelf or hanging pot.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. During spring and summer, add a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks.
🚫 Toxicity: Toxicity information for this species is limited. We recommend keeping it out of reach of pets and children, as it may cause irritation if chewed.
Also known as: Red Piper, Red Betel, Sirih Merah
A beautiful choice for collectors after something a little different from the usual indoor jungle.
✨ About those sparkly crystals
If you flip a Piper Crocatum leaf over, you’ll probably spot tiny clear or white crystal-like beads on the underside, especially on newer leaves. Don’t panic, this is not spider mite or any other pest! It’s completely normal. The plant releases excess sugars and minerals through the back of its leaves, and over time these crystals can dry and darken into tiny black specks. They’re harmless, so there’s no need to treat or wipe them off. They’re simply part of what makes this plant unique.
Spider mites look quite different. Watch for fine webbing, tiny moving dots, and pale speckling or stippling on the top of the leaves. Crystals stay put, mites don’t. 🕷️❌
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
General Shipping Info
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For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Plants
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As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
