Black Pepper Plant – Piper nigrum Live Starter Plant | Rooted Tropical Pepper Vine | Includes Nursery Pot | Container Friendly

Grow your own black pepper with this live Black Pepper plant (Piper nigrum), the tropical vine that produces the famous peppercorns used around the world. This healthy, well-rooted starter plant is shipped in its container and is perfect for growing in greenhouses, patios, sunrooms, or warm outdoor gardens.

Piper nigrum is a beautiful climbing vine with glossy green foliage that thrives when trained on a trellis, stake, or support. In warm, humid conditions, mature plants can produce clusters of pepper berries that are harvested and processed into black, white, or green peppercorns. Its attractive foliage also makes it an excellent ornamental tropical plant.

You will receive one healthy rooted starter plant. Plant size may vary, but every plant is carefully selected to ensure it is healthy and well-established before shipping. With proper care, this tropical vine will reward you with vigorous growth and years of enjoyment.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Pepper starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Shipped in nursery container
✔️ Ready for potting or transplanting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Pepper
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Plant Type: Tropical perennial vine
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun (full sun once mature)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil that retains moisture
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 12–15 feet with support
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, keep your starter plant in bright indirect light and gradually introduce it to more sunlight over several weeks. Pot into a 3–4 inch container with well-draining soil and avoid moving it to an oversized pot until it becomes well established.