Black Pepper

Piper nigrum, Piperaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

HighHighHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wetland TaroColocasia esculenta wetland

Physical SupportPest Deterrent

BougainvilleaBougainvillea glabra

Physical SupportWind Protection

GuduchiTinospora cordifolia

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

MonsteraMonstera deliciosa

Pest Deterrent

LuffaLuffa aegyptiaca

Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

White PepperPiper nigrum var. album

Different pepper varieties planted too close compete for nutrients and can cross-pollinate undesirably

Uses

Functions

FoodSpice

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Black Pepper grow in?

Black Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Black Pepper?

Good companions for Black Pepper include Wetland Taro, Bougainvillea, Guduchi, Monstera, Luffa.

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