Black Pepper is one of the most used spices in the world, and when combined with salt, you will find this spice in every corner of the world. Black Pepper is also one of the healthiest spices with numerous benefits, including improving heart rate and blood pressure, promoting the growth of healthy cells, and even working as an anti-inflammatory agent. All these reasons also make black pepper one of the most sought-after plants, and if you live in a region with a temperate climate, a peppercorn plant will make an excellent houseplant. 

This guide will tell you how you can start growing a peppercorn (Piper Nigrum) as a houseplant in your home or terrace garden. 

Care And Instructions for Growing Peppercorn (Piper Nigrum) 

While growing the plant, you will often find red and green peppercorn fruits at the same time, and these peppercorns can be picked depending on the type of peppercorn that you want. If you like green or black pepper, then you need to harvest the fruit when it is green; however, if you desire white or red pepper, you should harvest the peppercorn fruit when it appears red. 

• Growing Habit - Black Pepper is a plant that climbs and forms vines, which is why the plant should be grown in a basket or a pot with a stick that can support the stem. You need to attach these stems to the stick so that the plant climbs easily. 

• Ideal Temperature - To optimise the flowering and fruiting of your pepper corn plant, you need to make sure that the daytime temperature is above 70°F (20°C). 

• Fertilizing - The plant does not require a lot of fertilization; however, you need to make sure that you add a balanced fertilizer to the plant. You can either use a soluble fertilizer or you can also opt for a granular organic fertilizer. 

With these proper care instructions, you can ensure the perfect growth of your peppercorn plant. We also recommend using the website Yourhomify to learn more about growing Black pepper.