Also known as Tsiperifery
Madagascan Wild Pepper (Piper borbonense) is a vigorous vine native to Madagascar, producing aromatic leaves and decorative berries, often used in traditional medicine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid direct, harsh sunlight.
Consistent
75% intensity
Keep soil moist but not soggy, allow top inch to dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures between 18-27°C; avoid cold drafts and sudden drops.
Regular
50% intensity
Balanced liquid fertilizer diluted in growing season, less in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water, which can be detrimental.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems.
Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Use clean, sharp tools.
Propagate primarily through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings from healthy, mature stems in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix.
Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment for successful rooting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring.
Water lightly after repotting to help settle the soil.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Madagascan Wild Pepper (Piper borbonense)
Where Madagascan Wild Pepper (Piper borbonense) 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 borbonense |
Similar in genus Piper
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