Piper auritum Root Beer Plant (Hoja Santa) - 2 Live Starter Plants

About This Plant

Piper auritum, commonly known as Root Beer Plant, Hoja Santa, or Mexican Pepperleaf, is a tropical, aromatic plant valued for its root beer–flavored leaves. The starter plants are easy to grow and suitable for beginners, thriving in warm climates with well-draining, loamy soil and partial to full sun.

What You Will Receive

2 live Piper auritum Root Beer Plants (Hoja Santa) in the starter plant form. Commonly grown for both edible and ornamental purposes, these plants can be used to flavor Mexican dishes and for garden aesthetics. They are sold as starter plants and ship from the USA.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Partial to full sun
• Watering: Regular watering; allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings
• Soil: Well-draining, rich, loamy soil
• Height at Maturity: 3-6 feet
• USDA Zone: 9-11 (tropical regions)

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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