Description Piper Chaba Plant – Chui Jhal (Choi Jhal) | Aromatic Spice Vine for Home Garden The Piper Chaba plant, popularly known as Chui Jhal or Choi Jhal, is a rare and highly valued spice plant native to Eastern India and Bangladesh. Belonging to the Piperaceae family, this tropical climbing vine is famous for its bold, peppery heat and rich earthy aroma, making it an essential ingredient in traditional Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine. Unlike common spices, Chui Jhal is unique because its stems and roots are used in cooking, adding a deep, lingering flavor to dishes like meat curries and slow-cooked delicacies. Its taste is often described as a blend of black pepper and long pepper, with a warm, spicy kick that enhances any recipe. This plant is a fast-growing creeper that can spread along the ground or climb on support like trees, poles, or trellises. It features attractive oval-shaped green leaves and produces elongated, pepper-like fruits that turn red when ripe and darken upon drying. Piper Chaba thrives in warm, humid climates, making it ideal for Indian conditions. It grows well in pots, terraces, or open gardens with partial sunlight and well-drained soil. With proper support and care, this plant not only serves culinary purposes but also adds a lush, tropical look to your garden. If you’re looking to grow a rare spice plant at home that combines tradition, flavor, and uniqueness, Chui Jhal is a perfect choice. How to take care Piper Chab (Chui Jhal) plant The plant requires hot, humid climate. It needs partial shade for its ideal growth. Partial shade of about 20-25 % intensity is found to be optimum. The crop thrives well in a variety of soils. It is cultivated successfully in literate soils with high organic matter content, water holding capacity and well drained fertile black cotton soil. However, light, porous and well drained soil rich in organic content is most suitable for its cultivation. What you get : Each package contains : 1 pics Piper Chaba Plant (6-10 inch) Planter size : 3-4 inch plastic planter (Round Shape) Dos and Don’ts after receiving the plant : Do not re-pot the plant immediately after receiving. We’ve taken care of that with better pot and rich soil. Keep the plant in indirect sunlight for 3 to 7 days. Always check the soil moisture and keep the plant hydrated all time. Do not over water it. Note : Plants will be sent with coco peat or prepared soil. If the plant meets its Temporary Wilting Point(TWP) due to delivery delay or similar issues in transit, customers are requested not to worry. Watering it generously will recover its turgidity. For further information, feel free to contact us. All the image showing on the product is for a reference , original product may vary with the image shown.
