Pepper Vine
$17.50
Grow your own pepper! This pepper vine was sourced originally from Sikwood Pepper Farm (now Aussie Pepper Farm). The largest producer of pepper in Australia.
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Pepper Vine (Piper nigrum)
A Must-Have for the Tropical Foodie
Piper nigrum produces our common eating pepper, and it’s a genuine must-have for any tropical gardener with an interest in food. An extremely vigorous grower over summer, generously producing peppercorns you can harvest yourself — a real step up from anything store-bought.
From Vine to Spice Rack
Immature fruits can be picked and used as green pepper. Black pepper is the dried fruit with the skin left on, while white pepper is the dried seed with the skin removed — meaning one vine gives you three genuinely different products depending on how you harvest and process it.
Black pepper is the world’s most widely traded spice, but once you’ve tried the sharp, strong taste of fresh-picked pepper, you won’t want to go back to store-bought — which is often harvested up to a year before it even reaches Australian shelves.
Growing Conditions
Pepper vine can be grown south of Brisbane, but will need to come indoors or be kept in a hothouse over winter in cooler climates.
What Am I Purchasing
small potted plant
Flowering Season
summer
Max Size
vine
Origin
Malay archipelago
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical subtropical
Growing Guide
well drained rich soil, strong bright light, climbing support. Prefers tropical/subtropical climate
| Weight | .1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
Not Happy?
If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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