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Piper nigrum

Black Pepper Plant

Tropical climbing vine cultivated for aromatic peppercorns. Requires support structure and consistent humidity.

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Pot Size 3-4 in

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Plant Details

Common Name	Black Pepper Plant
Family	Piperaceae
Genus	Piper
Species	Nigrum
Origin	Southwest India
Blooming	Small white flowers in spikes, rarely seen indoors
Leaf Color	Dark glossy green
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining peat mix with perlite for aeration and drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter, high humidity essential

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light preferred, direct sun may scorch leaves indoors

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Fertilization

Liquid balanced fertilizer monthly spring to autumn

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Pruning

Trim growing tips to encourage bushiness and manage vine length

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

59° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

60% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1000 – 20000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

400 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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