{"product_id":"1-black-pepper-plant-3-4-inch-starter-piper-nigrum-tropical-vine-kitchen-herb","title":"1 Black Pepper Plant 3-4 inch Starter Piper nigrum Tropical Vine Kitchen Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Pepper Plant (\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tropical evergreen vine prized for producing the peppercorns used in kitchens around the world. This starter plant arrives at 3-4 inches tall, ready to begin its climb in a warm, humid indoor or greenhouse setting. With its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vining habit, it makes an attractive foliage plant as well as a productive kitchen herb garden addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper is a rewarding plant for growers who enjoy tropical specimens. Given a trellis or support and consistent warmth, the vine can grow vigorously and, in time, develop the small flower spikes that lead to peppercorn clusters. It suits container growing on a sunny windowsill, in a sunroom, or in a heated greenhouse where humidity can be maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical evergreen climbing vine with glossy green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown for peppercorns used as a culinary spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVining growth habit that benefits from a trellis or support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to containers and indoor tropical collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives as a 3-4 inch starter plant ready for potting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piper nigrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical evergreen vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light; some morning sun is beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing vine; provide a trellis or stake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical; grow outdoors in frost-free zones or indoors elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePot the starter plant into a well-draining mix and place it in bright, indirect light. Provide a trellis, stake, or moss pole for the vine to climb. Keep the soil consistently moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings, and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water. Black pepper prefers warm temperatures and high humidity, so misting or a humidity tray can help indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect the plant from cold drafts and temperatures below its comfort range. Feed lightly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. As the vine matures, maintain support and prune as needed to shape growth. Peppercorn production typically develops on mature vines under favorable tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Black Pepper Plant (\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e) starter, approximately 3-4 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862008889654,"sku":"FSG-160","price":80.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7980416456_69x4_55901ab0-300a-4afe-8662-c643a94879d3.jpg?v=1793267744","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-black-pepper-plant-3-4-inch-starter-piper-nigrum-tropical-vine-kitchen-herb","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}