Piperaceae is commonly known as the pepper family. The name Piperaceae comes from the Sanskrit ‘pippali’ which also gave rise to the Greek ‘peperi’, the Latin ‘piper’ and the English ‘pepper’. Originally this referred to Piper longum, the Indian long pepper. These days, the most well-known member of the family is Piper nigrum, the source of the spices black and white pepper (Purseglove). Don’t get confused with the sweet, chilli and cayenne peppers which are all species of Capsicum, a genus in the family Solanaceae. There is more on the economic and other uses of Piperaceae plants later on.
Piperaceae Care
Piperaceae
What is the plant
humidity
High
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
17°C - 24°C
hardiness zone
11b - 11a
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water every 1-2- weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Increase frequency with increased light.
Pruning
Remove old, discolored leaves.
Fertilizer
Moderate fertilization is a common practice.
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Sunlight
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Soil
A rich, well-drained medium is best for good root development, for example the peatlite mix.
Temperature
65°F-85°F (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).
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