Create a green corner next to your favorite chair that grows upwards: True pepper can be guided along a trellis, providing a tropical frame for the space. This way, a piece of greenery develops over time, rather than just filling an empty spot.
Its oval to elongated oval leaves are well-defined against a plain wall, giving the upward-growing plant its shape. The woody tendrils, which develop over time, cling to a support with aerial and adhesive roots; therefore, a stable trellis should be planned from the start. With loosely guided shoots, the structure can be organized while leaving enough space above the plant for further development.
The spice history also makes True Pepper interesting: black, white, and green pepper all come from the same species and differ in harvesting and processing. Under suitable tropical growing conditions, mature plants can develop slender flower spikes and subsequently round fruits. In the living space, the leaf and tendril formation takes center stage; flowering and fruiting are dependent on plant maturity and suitable growing conditions.
Name: true pepper
Pot size: 12cm
Total height: 50cm
Growth form: Climbing plant
Foliage: Evergreen
Lifespan: Perennial
Location: Bright, indirect light; consistently warm and draft-free.
Watering: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging; water less in low light.
Fertilizing: Moderate in small doses when visible growth and sufficient light are present.