Black Pepper Live Plant, Piper Nigrum Tropical Spice Vine, 3–8 Inch Starter Plant, 3 Inch Deep Pot, Culinary Garden

Grow your own tropical spice plant with this Black Pepper live plant (Piper nigrum) from Wellspring Gardens. Known for producing the peppercorns used to make black pepper, this tropical climbing vine is an exciting addition to a plant collection, warm-climate garden, or container spice garden.

With its glossy green foliage and climbing growth habit, Piper nigrum can be trained to grow along a small trellis or support stake. Start with this young plant and enjoy caring for it as it establishes and grows.

PLANT DETAILS

• Botanical name: Piper nigrum

• Common name: Black Pepper Plant

• Brand: Wellspring Gardens

• Plant type: Tropical spice vine

• Plant height at shipment: Approximately 3–8 inches

• Pot: 3-inch-deep pot

• Growth habit: Climbing vine

• Light: Full sun to partial sun, adjusted to local conditions

• Watering: Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Recommended climate: Warm tropical conditions

• Listed growing zones: USDA zones 10–11

GROWING TIPS

• Light: Provide bright light and suitable sun exposure while protecting a young plant from harsh conditions as it acclimates.

• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving the roots sitting in excess water.

• Soil: Choose a well-draining growing mix that retains some moisture.

• Support: Add a stake or small trellis to support the vine as it grows.

• Temperature: Black pepper is a tropical plant and needs protection from cold temperatures.

• Container growing: A container can make it easier to manage the plant and move it to a protected location when needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Your order includes one young live Black Pepper plant, approximately 3–8 inches tall, in a 3-inch-deep pot. The plant is still in its early growth stage and will need time and suitable growing conditions to mature.

Although Piper nigrum is grown for peppercorns, fruiting depends on plant maturity, growing conditions, and successful flowering and pollination. A young plant should not be expected to produce peppercorns immediately.

PLEASE NOTE

• Plant height and foliage may vary naturally.

• The plant's appearance may change during shipping and acclimation.

• Mature height can vary with growing conditions, support, and pruning.

• Warmth, light, moisture, and good drainage are important for long-term success.

Add a Black Pepper live plant to your tropical plant collection and begin growing this fascinating culinary spice vine at home.