Caracas Pepper
Piper jacquemontianum
- Native to:
- Belize, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Piper
- Species:
- Piper jacquemontianum
- USDA Symbol:
- PIJA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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, humid environments