USDA: 11
Frost Tolerance: Very tender, keep above 40°F (5°C), hardy to 32°F (0°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Habits: Vine
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Blooming Habits:
The black pepper blooms at the end of summer. The flowers are green. The fuit are also green, black when ripe in December or January.
Culture:
The Black Pepper is a tropical vine. It is cultivated in warm areas with 70 to 100 inches of rain annually (1750 to 2500 mm), by comparison Phoenix gets 8 (200 mm). It likes a temperature around 77°F (25°C) and a humidity of 80 %. In Phoenix these requirements mean it has to be grown in a greenhouse, or maybe a very light bathroom.
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