Spiked Pepper

Piper aduncum, Piperaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Anil IndigoIndigofera suffruticosa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Golden WonderSenna spectabilis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bitter KolaGarcinia kola

Pest Deterrent

Three-leaved CaperCrateva adansonii

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Sacha InchiPlukenetia volubilis

Piper species produce piperine and other alkaloids that can inhibit climbing plants like Plukenetia

Giant Velvet BeanMucuna gigantea

Piper alkaloids can inhibit vigorous climbing legumes in understory competition

Uses

Functions

Natural PesticideErosion ControlPioneer SpeciesWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialAnti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Spiked Pepper grow in?

Spiked Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Spiked Pepper?

Good companions for Spiked Pepper include Anil Indigo, Golden Wonder, Bitter Kola, Three-leaved Caper.

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