False black pepper (Embelia ribes)

False black pepper

False black pepper is a white-flowered, climbing shrub. It produces a sweet-sour fruit that resembles black peppercorns. The tropical plant prefers moist soil and semi-shade, beneath trees that act as a support for the climber. Its name, false black pepper, refers to the similarity of its fruits to peppercorns.

Scientific classification

Species

False black pepper (Embelia ribes)

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Perennial

Lifespan

3 mm to 4 mm

Spread

White, Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for False black pepper

Every 3 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Adapted to droughts, false black pepper tolerates dry conditions and requires watering every three weeks. Preferring drier over constant wetness, false black pepper benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture during active growth in warmer climates, needing consistent but moderate hydration for optimal health.

Fertilize: False black pepper thrives with high-nitrogen fertilizers applied every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer, using about 1 teaspoon per plant. Reduce feeding in dormant periods and always water after fertilizing. Soil tests can optimize nutrient balance, and gloves are recommended for handling.

Propagation: False black pepper is a medicinal plant with peppercorn-like berries, thriving in well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. Propagation is best achieved through cuttings from healthy plants, combined with rooting hormones for optimal growth. Consistent care ensures strong establishment of new plants.

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