CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil is slightly dry
4.Sunlight – Partial shade to filtered sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet (vine with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, broad, heart-shaped
4.Flowers – Small, greenish, borne on spike-like inflorescences
5.Fruit – Cylindrical, spike-like, green turning to black on ripening
6.Type – Outdoor, medicinal climbing vine
7.Feed – Compost or organic fertilizer once every 1–2 months
8.Watering – Regular, especially during dry periods
9.Soil – Rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers partial sunlight; avoid direct harsh sunlight
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C); thrives in tropical to subtropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a site with partial sunlight and a support structure for climbing.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water well and train the vine onto a trellis or stake as it grows.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Peeper longum
2.Common names: Indian Long Pepper, Peeper Longum, Thippili
3.Hindi: पिप्पली / पीपलामूल (Pippali / Pipalāmūl)
4.Tamil: திப்பிலி (Thippili)
5.Telugu: పిప్పలిక (Pippalika)
6.Kannada: ಹಿಪ್ಪಲಿ (Hippali)
7.Marathi: पिप्पली (Pippali)
8.Malayalam: തിപ്പലി (Thippali)