Pepper
Piper longifolium
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Piperaceae
- Genus:
- Piper
- Species:
- Piper longifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- PILO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 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, humid environments