Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum) - Live Starter Plant for Indoor or Outdoor Growing

About This Plant

Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum) is a tropical climbing vine grown as a live starter plant. It thrives in full to partial sun, prefers moist but well-draining soil, and can grow up to 12-15 feet with support. This starter plant is approximately 4-6 inches tall and is suitable for containers or trellises. Peppercorns develop after 2-3 years with proper care.

What You Will Receive

1 live starter plant of Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum), in starter size (approximately 4-6 inches tall). Ideal for indoor containers or outdoor trellises.

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun to partial sun; indoors use bright indirect light or supplemental grow lights.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering. Top inch of soil should dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Amend with compost when planting outdoors.
• Temperature: 65-85°F; protect from frost and cold drafts.
• Support: Train on a trellis, stake, or climbing structure.
• Fertilization: Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.
• Harvest: Peppercorns can be harvested 2-3 years after planting; harvest when berries turn red and dry.

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.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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