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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - 3 gal

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🌿 Spice Up Your Garden with the Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum)

AVAILBLE FOR PICK-UP ONLY AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION - SEE DETAILS BELOW

Bring the flavor of the tropics straight to your kitchen! The Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum) isn’t just the world’s most popular spice—it’s a stunning tropical vine that doubles as both a culinary powerhouse and a gorgeous ornamental for your garden or indoor collection. With our 3-gallon size, shipped with a starter trellis, your pepper plant is ready to climb and thrive.


🌿 Quick Facts

Botanical Name Piper nigrum
Plant Type Tropical perennial climbing vine
Sale Size 3-gallon pot with starter trellis
Mature Height & Width 15–30 ft (height) × 12–15 ft (spread)
USDA Zones 10–12 (can be grown indoors elsewhere)
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Cold Hardiness Sensitive below 55°F; must be protected in cooler zones
Growth Habit Vigorous climbing vine
Spacing Requirements 6–10 ft apart if planting multiple vines

🍽 Fresh Flavor, Grown at Home

  • Harvest Your Own Spice – Fresh black peppercorns taste far more complex and aromatic than anything you’ll find pre-ground in a store.
  • Multi-Stage Harvest – Pick green peppercorns for pickling, let them ripen red for fresh use, or dry them into the familiar black pepper.
  • Continuous Supply – Once established, pepper vines can produce for decades under the right conditions.

🌱 Top Benefits & Uses

  • Culinary Superstar – Freshly ground pepper adds rich, zesty flavor to every dish.
  • Compact & Container-Friendly – Ideal for patios, porches, or even bright indoor spaces.
  • Ornamental Appeal – Glossy heart-shaped leaves, tiny white flowers, and dangling clusters of peppercorns create a lush tropical vibe.
  • Perfect Gift for Foodies – The ultimate conversation piece for chefs and gardeners alike.

Best Practices for Planting & Care

  • Where to Plant: Thrives in rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter. Prefers humidity and warmth.
  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade. Avoid harsh, direct sun in hottest climates.
  • Support: Provide a trellis or post (we ship with a starter trellis included!).
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist—never waterlogged. Loves consistent humidity.
  • Fertilization: Benefits from organic compost or a mild tropical fruit fertilizer during the growing season.
  • Cold Protection: Bring indoors or to a greenhouse when temps drop below 55°F.

📹 Learn our “High & Tight” planting method on GreenDreams YouTube.


🪴 Container & Indoor Growing

  • Container: 5–15 gallon containers are ideal long-term for indoor/outdoor growing.
  • Placement: A sunny windowsill, greenhouse, or sunroom with bright indirect light.
  • Winter Care: Bring indoors before temperatures fall, and mist regularly to maintain humidity.

⚠️ Cautions

  • Cold Sensitivity: Not frost-hardy. Needs protection in USDA zones 9 and below.
  • Pests: Can occasionally attract spider mites indoors if humidity is too low.

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Gardeners in warm, humid climates (FL, TX, SE US)
  • Foodies & chefs who love fresh spices
  • Indoor growers with bright windows or a greenhouse setup

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Growers in cold, dry climates without indoor growing space
  • Those who want instant spice—pepper plants take 2–3 years to produce peppercorns

📦 Shipping & Guarantee

  • Shipped in a 3-gallon container with starter trellis for best establishment.
  • Best suited for shipping to Florida, Southeastern US, & Texas.
  • We use UPS Ground and cannot guarantee optimal arrival outside our regional zone during extreme heat/cold.
  • 🌱 For fastest success, we recommend 1-gallon or larger over smaller starter sizes, as they hold moisture better during transit.

Don’t miss out on growing the world’s most famous spice at home.

Whether indoors or outdoors, the Black Pepper Plant will elevate your cooking and your garden’s beauty.

Order your 3-Gallon Black Pepper Plant with Starter Trellis today and start your journey toward fresh, homegrown peppercorns!


🏡 Local Pickup Option

📍 Available at GreenDreams Retail Nursery

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

🕘 Tues–Fri: 9AM–5PM | Sat: 8AM–3PM

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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