Real Black Pepper Plant (piper nigrum)
An aromatic flowering vine cultivated for its fruit known as a peppercorn. Peppercorns and the powder made from grinding them is broken down into black, cooked and dried unripe fruit, green, dried unripe fruit, and white, dried ripe seeds. Peppercorns are actually the fruit of the small white flower produced by the leathery leaved vine. These showy vines can grow up to 20 feet and the leaves and have a distinct citrus aroma when crushed. Piper is easy to grow in a moist well drained soil and requires little attention once it establishes. A single established stem will bear 20 to 30 fruiting spikes. The harvest begins as soon as one or two fruits at the base of the spikes begin to turn red, and before the fruit is fully mature, and still hard; if allowed to ripen completely, the fruit lose pungency.
Prepare to transform your living or outdoor space with the simple-to-care-for Piper plants! These tropical gems flourish in moist, nutrient-dense soil and enjoy climbing up moss-covered posts or poles covered in burlap. Imagine growing Piper plants in pots or hanging baskets, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere in your home or garden. An interesting fact – the black peppercorns we commonly use come from the famous Piper Nigra plant! Lately, more ornamental varieties are catching the eyes of Aroid collectors and mini-culture enthusiasts.
These plants are selling out quickly, but don't worry! We provide one of the broadest selections in the U.S., with varieties ranging from the cute, petite Silver Fleck to the striking Piper Magnificum. Let's explore the spectrum of colors offered by Piper plants – from vibrant neon yellow and pink glitters to a sophisticated dark tortoise shell. There's an appealing shade to match everyone's individual style and preference!
Be sure to always check back as we offer over several rare varieties throughout the year, all shapes, sizes and colors.
Why Verify? Aroid species often exhibit similar characteristics in their juvenile stage, making precise identification challenging. Many enthusiasts may mistakenly categorize various species due to their resemblances before they reach full maturity. This confusion is further compounded when plants from different geographical regions, such as South America or Europe, are given identical names despite their mature forms displaying distinct differences. Our innovative verify program provides a solution to this issue by offering a glimpse of the mature form of the plant before making a purchase.
How We Verify? Our years-long project has successfully nurtured over 600 unique varieties, grown on large poles for precise evaluation of their size, node spacing, leaf color, stem width, and growth rate etc.
About This Plant
- Genus: Piper
- Pot Size: Ships In 2x2x3″ Pot
- Includes: 1 Plant With Pot
- Ships By: UPS
- Ships From: Florida USA
- Shipping Rate: Click Tab Above
Info. & Recommendations
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Light: 70-90%
- Soil: Rich Organic Mix
- Fertilizer: Slow Time Released
- Water: When Dry to Touch
- Dislikes: Soggy Soil
- Likes: 70-90°F
- Outdoor Zone: 9b-10
- Pot Size: 6″-24″ w/Drain Holes
- Indoors: Locate Near Natural Light
- Faux Light: Grow Light Full Spectrum
- Difficulty: Medium
Our plants are grown in conditions akin to a natural, humid rainforest, using minimal pesticides. Occasional leaf drop, spotting, or browning, especially in varieties with significant white, are normal. In our nursery, plants thrive under 40-80% shade cloth. If grown outdoors, direct exposure to full sun may cause leaf burn. We suggest gradually introducing the plants to sunny areas over a week or so to reduce stress for optimal results. Despite our high standards in plant propagation, we can't assure future variegation patterns, coloration, survival or growth rate. Individual plants may vary, even though our mother plants have thrived for over 20 years. We guarantee all variegation is natural without any Chemically Induced Variegation (NO C.I.V.)
