Piper parmatum

$35.00

This rare and highly ornamental species said to be from Panama, with dramatically textured foliage. Its fuzzy, peltate leaves can grow to 6"-8" long and are in almost black when mature! The plant also has interesting growth habit; it tends to be a shrub, but will root and climb up if provide a supporter. Pretty little pink-lip flowers rise frequently, promoting its attraction.

It does superb in a terrarium-type setting. Perform well under medium-high light level.

Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot  

This rare and highly ornamental species said to be from Panama, with dramatically textured foliage. Its fuzzy, peltate leaves can grow to 6"-8" long and are in almost black when mature! The plant also has interesting growth habit; it tends to be a shrub, but will root and climb up if provide a supporter. Pretty little pink-lip flowers rise frequently, promoting its attraction.

It does superb in a terrarium-type setting. Perform well under medium-high light level.

Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot