Piper Black Papua – Rare Terrarium Plant from Papua

Piper Black Papua is a rare tropical Piper species native to Papua, Indonesia, highly valued by terrarium hobbyists and rare plant collectors. This unique plant is well known for its dark foliage coloration, giving it a bold and exotic appearance that stands out in terrarium displays.

As a Papua Piper species, Piper Black Papua naturally grows in humid tropical rainforests, creeping along the forest floor and climbing on tree trunks under shaded conditions. This natural behavior makes Piper Black Papua ideal for terrariums, vivariums, and high-humidity plant enclosures.

Key Features

• Rare species from Papua, Indonesia

• Unique dark foliage with strong ornamental value, the leaf looks like Anthurium luxurians

• Creeping and climbing growth habit

• Perfect for plants collector, terrarium and vivarium setups

• Highly desirable among rare plant collectors

Compared to other Piper species, offers a darker and more dramatic foliage tone, making it a favorite choice for collectors looking for contrast in their terrarium layouts.

Care Guide

To keep Piper Black Papua healthy and vibrant, stable humidity is essential.

• Light: Low to medium indirect light

• Humidity: High (70–90%)

• Temperature: 22–30°C

• Watering: Keep substrate slightly moist

• Growing Media: Moss, coco fiber, perlite, akadama and kanuma or airy terrarium mix

Best inside enclosed terrariums where humidity is stable.

Why Buy from Our Store?

• Plants are grown and maintained by experienced growers

• Healthy, well-rooted, and terrarium-ready specimens

• Affordable price compared to international markets

• Sustainably cultivated, not destructive wild collection

• Trusted Indonesian seller specializing in rare terrarium plants since 2016

You may also be interested in other Piper species such as
Piper Pink Papua and Piper Mini Papua available in our store http://ondo.co.id

References & Useful Links

Learn more about the Piper genus here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_(plant)