Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Acacia
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Acacia
काली मिर्च
In French
Acacia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Acacia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Acacia
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Acacia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Acacia
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Acacia
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Acacia and Black pepper
Season and care of Acacia and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Black pepper Physical Information
Acacia and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Acacia and Black pepper are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Black pepper
Care of Acacia and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.