Also known as Japanese Pepper · Japanese Pepper Bush · Kadsura Pepper
Piper kadsura, a vigorous evergreen vine, features glossy heart-shaped leaves and is native to East Asia. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, but never let the soil become completely dry.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so good drainage is essential.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or leggy stems, and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of young plants to promote branching.
Pruning can be done anytime, but is best done in spring before new growth begins. Use clean, sharp tools.
Propagate Piper kadsura through stem cuttings. Take cuttings of 10-15 cm from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in well-draining potting mix and keep moist and warm.
Repot your Piper kadsura every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring, just as new growth begins.
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Where Piper Kadsura (Piper kadsura) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Genus | Piper |
| Species | Piper kadsura |
Similar in genus Piper
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