Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
काली मिर्च
In German
Amur Schilf
Pfeffer
In French
Amur silvergrass
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color:
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Amur Silvergrass 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.