Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
काली मिर्च
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Pfeffer
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Bilwa
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Solanaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Black pepper
Season and care of Bael and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Black pepper Physical Information
Bael and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bael and Black pepper are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Black pepper
Care of Bael and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches 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 Bael 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.