Black Pepper Live Plant Piper nigrum Starter - Well-Rooted in Pot
About This Plant
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum, is a tropical evergreen vine with a climbing growth habit. This listing is for a well-rooted starter plant shipped in a nursery container, suitable for container growing and warm-climate gardens. Mature plants can reach approximately 12–15 feet with support.
What You Will Receive
1 healthy, well-rooted Black Pepper starter plant shipped in its container. Botanical name: Piper nigrum. Starter plant size may vary. Suitable for USDA Zones 10–11. Tropical climbing vine, container friendly.
Growing Information
Sun: Bright indirect light to partial sun while young; gradually introduce more sun as the plant matures. Soil: Fast-draining, fertile soil. Water: Keep moist but not soggy; reduce watering during winter. Container-friendly: Yes.
Growing Tips
Keep the young plant in a bright location without direct sun immediately after arrival to acclimate. Use a 3–4 inch pot with fast-draining soil for initial establishment. Temporary yellowing, wilting, or leaf drop after shipping can occur and does not necessarily indicate a problem.
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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