Black Beauty Peppercorn Vine {Piper nigrum}| High Yield | NON GMO | Organic Heirloom | 10 seeds Free U.S. Shipping! Piper nigrum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of black peppercorns. Peppercorns are dried and used to make black pepper. You can grow this tropical tree in containers and bring them indoors in the fall. Try growing your own black pepper plant. Botanical NamePiper nigrumCommon NamePeppercorn plantPlant TypeTropical perennial vineMature Size10 to 30 feetSun ExposureFull sunSoil TypeRich and loamySoil pH6.0 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)Bloom TimeSummerFlower ColorWhiteHardiness Zones12 (USDA) Germination 1/16/23 Planting Instructions: Black pepper requires rich soil, plenty of water, humid conditions, and partial shade. Plant seeds indoors ½” deep. For proper germination the seeds must be kept damp and remain at 50% humidity or higher and 75 to 85 degrees fahrenheit. After seeds have germinated, keep soil moist and from drying out. Transplant in larger pots as seedling grows. Planting Instructions: Black pepper requires rich soil, plenty of water, humid conditions, and partial shade. Plant seeds indoors ½” deep. For proper germination the seeds must be kept damp and remain at 50% humidity or higher and 75 to 85 degrees fahrenheit. After seeds have germinated, keep soil moist and from drying out. Transplant in larger pots as seedling grows.