Piper aduncum
TAXONOMY
FamilyPiperaceae
GenusPiper
Zone10
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Piper aduncum, commonly known as spiked pepper, is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Piperaceae and is known for its aromatic leaves and small, spiked fruits. The plant thrives in warm, humid environments and can grow both indoors and outdoors. It does not have a dormancy period and is relatively easy to care for with the right conditions.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Spike-Headed Pepper
Steffensia Celtidifolia
Artanthe adunca
Artanthe adunca f. angustifolia
Artanthe bahiensis
Artanthe cearensis
Artanthe celtidifolia
Artanthe elongata
Artanthe elongata f. brasiliensis
Artanthe elongata f. glabrior
Artanthe galeottii
Artanthe galleoti
Artanthe granulosa
Artanthe lanceata
Artanthe linguifolia
Artanthe salviifolia
Artanthe velloziana
Piper acutifolium var. membranaceum
Piper aduncifolium
Piper aduncum subsp. ossanum
Piper aduncum var. aduncum
Piper aduncum var. laevifolium
Piper aduncum var. laevilimbum
Piper aduncum var. sigualense
Piper anguillaespicum
Piper angustifolium
Piper angustifolium var. ossanum
Piper bahiense
Piper celtidifolium
Piper disparispicum
Piper dubium
Piper elongatifolium
Piper elongatum
Piper elongatum var. elongatum
Piper elongatum var. laevifolium
Piper elongatum var. mocco-mocco
Piper elongatum var. ossanum
Piper elongatum var. pampayacusum
Piper elongatum var. salviaefolium
Piper fatoanum
Piper granulosum
Piper hebecarpum
Piper intersitum f. porcecitense
Piper kuntzei
Piper lanceatum
Piper lancifolium
Piper lineatum var. hirtipetiolatum
Piper linguifolium
Piper martinicense
Piper martinicense var. montis-pilati
Piper multinervium
Piper multinervium var. amplum
Piper multinervium var. cayoense
Piper multinervium var. flavicans
Piper multinervium var. hirsuticaule
Piper multinervium var. kantelolense
Piper multinervium var. paralense
Piper multinervium var. peracutum
Piper multinervium var. productipes
Piper multinervium var. protractifolium
Piper multinervium var. puberulipedunculum
Piper multinervium var. pubescenticaule
Piper multinervium var. skutchii
Piper multinervium var. tamashense
Piper multinervium var. telanum
Piper nonconformans
Piper oblanceolatum var. fragilicaule
Piper ossanum
Piper parvibracteatum
Piper purpurascens
Piper reciprocum
Piper salviifolium
Piper stehleorum
Piper subrectinerve
Steffensia adunca
Steffensia angustifolia
Steffensia elongata
OVERVIEW
VPDCalculate
WaterWet
SoilLoamy
LightIndirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature25° C
Humidity70%
pH6
Pressure1,013 mbar
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Care Instructions
Piper aduncum prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Water the plant regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. It thrives in moderate temperatures and high humidity. Regular pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.Soil
Piper aduncum prefers well-draining loamy soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. A mix of potting soil with some organic matter works well. Ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent root rot.Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10. Fertilize the plant every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth. Reduce fertilization during the winter months.Repotting
Repot Piper aduncum every 1-2 years or when it outgrows its current pot. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and ensure it has good drainage. Gently remove the plant from its old pot, loosen the roots, and place it in the new pot with fresh soil.Propagation
Piper aduncum can be propagated through stem cuttings. Take a healthy cutting with at least two nodes and place it in water or moist soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until roots develop, then transplant it to a pot with well-draining soil.Pruning
Prune Piper aduncum regularly to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves and trim back any overgrown branches. Pruning can be done throughout the year as needed.Toxicity
Piper aduncum is not known to be toxic to pets or humans. However, it is always a good idea to keep plants out of reach of pets and children to prevent any accidental ingestion.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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