Black Pepper Plant - Live Starter Vines - Piper Nigrum - Grow Your Own Spices in The Garden

The Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum) is a tropical climbing vine cherished for producing one of the world’s most prized spices—peppercorns. This lush evergreen grows with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long, slender spikes of tiny white flowers that develop into green berries, eventually maturing into the aromatic black, white, or red pepper used in kitchens worldwide. When grown in a warm, humid environment with filtered sunlight, it becomes a striking ornamental and productive addition to patios, greenhouses, or indoor spaces. Its trailing and vining nature makes it ideal for trellises, poles, or hanging supports, where it can reach impressive heights while showcasing its vibrant foliage.Native to the rainforests of southern India, this plant thrives in warm, tropical climates and rewards attentive care with steady growth and abundant clusters of peppercorns. The Black Pepper Plant’s vines can grow up to ten feet or more in cultivation, winding gracefully around supports while main