Piper retrofractum

Piper retrofractum growing vine of the genus Piper also known as Balinese long pepper, Piper retrofractum perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental fragrant plant, grow in tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 13+.

Leaves edible the shape is oval in dark green with darker veins

Flower color white with big stem with green stamen that looks like linear ice pop.

Piper retrofractum fruits

Fruit color red when it’s fully ripen

Piper retrofractum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Piper retrofractum growing and care:

Moist, humidity, acid soil, trellising

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
All year

Pests and diseases:
Ants, aphids

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Design for easy harvest

Size of the plant?
2-10 m, 6-30 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
All year

General information about the flower
White flower with big stem with green stamen that looks like linear ice pop

Pollination is done by:
Self-pollinated, wind pollination

Edible fruits

Fruit harvest season:
All year

Fruits pests or diseases:
Ants, aphids

What can be done with big quantities of Piper retrofractum fruits?
Spices

Work requirements on the fruit:
Pick it before it’s fully ripen and to dry it

How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-4 years

Ripening of fruit
Better to pick it before it’s ready

Edible leaves

Leaves harvesting season
All year

How to harvest the leaves?
Young and tender leaves not in the fruit area

Information about leaves:
Dark green leaves in oval shape

Uses of Piper retrofractum leaves:
Cooked

Scientific name: Piper retrofractum