Piper nigrum – Black Pepper (4″ pot)

Description

A tropical vine with handsome heart-shaped leaves that prefers bright shade or partial sun. Can be grown in a container with a trellis. Likes humidity and regular water.

Once mature, it produces chains of small fruit in the summer. The berries turn red when ripe and can then be harvested. The peppercorns turn black when dry and can then be ground.