Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Alocasia
काली मिर्च
In German
Alocasia
Pfeffer
In French
Alocasia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Alocasia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Alocasia
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Alocasia
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Aglaonema
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Black pepper
Season and care of Alocasia and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Black pepper Physical Information
Alocasia and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Black pepper are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Black pepper
Care of Alocasia and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.