Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months, allowing the soil to dry slightly more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Also known as Ashanti Pepper · Benin Pepper · False Cubeb
Piper guineense is a West African vine producing aromatic berries used as a spice. It thrives in warm, humid climates and is cultivated for its culinary value.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates some partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 20-27°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring/summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months, allowing the soil to dry slightly more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Pruning can be done at any time, but major shaping is best done in spring before new growth begins.
Propagate primarily through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings from healthy stems, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in moist, well-draining potting mix and keep humid until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring when the plant is actively growing.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Pepper (Piper guineense) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Genus | Piper |
| Species | Piper guineense |
Similar in genus Piper
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