Description
Black Pepper, Kali mirch,Piper nigrum, white pepper, green pepper, peppercorn, Madagascar pepper, pippali,milagu.
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. When dried, the fruit is known as a peppercorn.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Pipli |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 10.00 to 15.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish-green |
| Bloom Time | Summer months. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Long Pepper care
plant care may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work. Not all plants are fragrant, but the most common and hardy do produce a sweet, carrying fragrance. Common is a vine and has larger glossy green leaves than Royal. Both can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area.
| Sunlight | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Watering | Keep the soil constantly moist for good results. Mist regularly with a spray bottle to keep a humid environment. Water container plants even more often as they will dry out fast. |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 60 to 70 Fahrenheit |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | Peppercorns can sometimes be harvested starting about one year after planting, but most will take 3 to 4 years to develop. First, flowers will appear throughout the spring and summer. Fruit will begin to form shortly after in cluste They will ripen from green to red and can be harvested at these different stages. |
Long Pepper special feature
Commercially grown in tropical areas for pepper. Containe Hanging baskets when plants are young.
Long Pepper uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally keep indoor in living room and in terrace area
Medicinal Use:
- Indian long pepper is sometimes used in combination with other herbs in Ayurvedic medicine
- Indian long pepper is used to improve appetite and digestion, as well as treat stomachache, heartburn, indigestion, intestinal gas, diarrhea, and cholera