Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Piperaceae

Genus:

Piper

Species:

Piper nigrum

USDA Symbol:

PINI3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, green

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 humid tropical conditions with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; older seeds have reduced viability. Requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI