Piper nigrum
Black Pepper
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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Description
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately 5 millimetres (0. 20 in) in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Blooming
Blooms petalless and sepalless flowers followed by fruit, each with a single seed.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Growth
Shrubs, climbers, and small trees, occuring in tropical areas. Grows best in partial shade, or bright filtered light, with high humidity. P. nigrum, in temperate areas, should be raised in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, where it may produce fruit. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C). Can only grow plants outdoors in tropical areas.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in early spring. Sow at 66-75°F (20-24°C). Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Pest
Vulnerable to pepper weevil, pepper flea beetle, and fungal root rot.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Interesting facts
Found worldwide in tropical habitats. Many are grown as spice crops, such as P. nigrum. Some have a pungent aroma.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in soil that is fertile and well-draining. Soil-based potting mixes with added sharp sand work well for indoor plants.
