Indian pepper plant
Piper nigrum, or Indian Pepper, is a hardy vine growing 10-15m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, partial shade, and is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
Habit
Vine
Height
4 to10 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
20 to 30
Humidity (%)
70 to 90
Potting media
Coir-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Organic manure, NPK 4:2:3
Watering
High
Plant Weight
200-400 g
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
1-2 kg/plant
NPK ratio
08:08:08
life Span
3-15 years
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory, promotes digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Phytophthora Root Rot, Pepper Midge, Anthracnose, Aphids, Powdery Mildew
Wilting, yellowing leaves, Deformed fruit, small holes, Dark sunken spots on fruit and leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, White powdery patches on leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering, Neem oil, pheromone traps ,Remove affected fruit, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil ,Prune affected areas, apply sulfur sprays
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Insecticides with spinosad ,Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides with sulfur