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Forest Pepper

Piper excelsum subsp. psittacorum, Piperaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cabbage TreeCordyline australis var. australis
Physical SupportShade Provision
Prickly Currant BushCoprosma quadrifida
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pacific Giant TaroColocasia affinis
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Pepper VinePiper novae-hollandiae

Related Piper species can share specific pests and diseases when grown in proximity

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionTraditional MedicineRainforest Understory

Edible Parts

LeavesBerries

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory ConditionsPain Relief

Common Questions

What zones does Forest Pepper grow in?

Forest Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Forest Pepper?

Good companions for Forest Pepper include Cabbage Tree, Prickly Currant Bush, Pacific Giant Taro.

Design guilds with Forest Pepper and see companion relationships visually.

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