Pepper
Piper fragile
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Piper
- Species:
- Piper fragile
- USDA Symbol:
- PIFR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded environments