Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Piper

Species:

Piper angustifolium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in humid, tropical environments