{"product_id":"long-pepper-10-bag","title":"Long Pepper - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong pepper (Piper longum), or pippali, is a slender perennial climbing vine grown for its pungent, aromatic fruiting spikes used in Ayurvedic medicine and cooking. A relative of black pepper, it produces heart-shaped leaves and small catkin-like fruit spikes that are dried for use. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it thrives in warm, humid, shaded conditions with rich, moist soil, climbing or trailing over supports. Pippali is highly valued in traditional medicine for respiratory and digestive health and adds a sweet, sharp heat to spice blends. It is well suited to humid regions and shaded garden corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiperaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailing\/climbing 1-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeart-shaped glossy green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiny, in catkin-like spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon to post-monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, warm and humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to filtered light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil moist, not soggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-drained loam, organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-32C; loves warmth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic compost; periodic balanced feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight; train on support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings; layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for mealybugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible spice; medicinal use in moderation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried fruit spikes are used as a pungent spice and a key Ayurvedic remedy for cough, digestion and respiratory ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in warm, humid, partly shaded spots with rich moist soil, ideal for coastal and South Indian gardens; provide a low support or let it trail, and propagate easily from stem cuttings in the monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water long pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, as this humidity-loving vine dislikes drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does long pepper need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers partial shade or filtered light, similar to forest understorey conditions, and can scorch in harsh direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs long pepper safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a culinary and medicinal spice; the pungent fruit can irritate pets, so it is safest to keep them away from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes long pepper need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Repot every 1-2 years into fresh, rich soil to support the vine's spreading, climbing growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate long pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt propagates easily from stem cuttings or by layering, ideally during the warm, humid monsoon season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my long pepper not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of fruiting often comes from too little humidity, immaturity, or insufficient warmth. Give it a warm, humid, partly shaded spot and time to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does long pepper produce spikes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe catkin-like fruiting spikes typically form during the monsoon and post-monsoon period once the vine is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow long pepper indoors or outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does well outdoors in shaded, humid gardens and can also grow in a pot in a warm, humid, bright-shade spot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs long pepper toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is safe as a culinary spice and traditional medicine in moderate amounts; very high doses should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for long pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with organic compost and an occasional balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support healthy vine and spike growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256229986550,"sku":"PLT-LONGPEPPER-B10-NA","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-long-pepper-pippali-plant.jpg?v=1783922479","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/long-pepper-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}