{"product_id":"piper-4-pot","title":"Piper nigrum Black Pepper Plant 4” pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePiper nigrum is a tropical vine that brings both beauty and a touch of the exotic into your home. This climbing plant features slender, vining stems lined with glossy, heart-shaped leaves in a rich, vibrant green. The foliage has a slightly leathery texture with subtle veining, giving it a refined, polished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA surprising feature of this plant is the presence of tiny calcium oxalate crystals on the undersides of the leaves. These can appear as small, grain-like or crystalline structures and are completely normal. This is a natural part of the plant’s physiology, not a sign of pests or disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCARE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. Can benefit from some direct morning sun, but harsh afternoon rays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDoes best in a high-humidity setting. If humidity is too low, the leaves may dry out or develop crisping edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid exposing the plant to drafts as it is very sensitive to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater when the first 1\/4 of the top soil is dry. Try to maintain slightly moist but not soggy soil. Do not allow the soil is dry out completely.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid letting water puddle on the leaves \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49042547572988,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/2413\/8061\/files\/89D509A4-B27E-41C4-B525-510CFB0FFE2E.jpg?v=1777581570","url":"https:\/\/houseofplants.ca\/products\/piper-4-pot","provider":"House of Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}