Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Caribbean
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Terrestrial
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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 Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Bellflower plant
काली मिर्च
In German
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
Pfeffer
In French
plante Bellflower
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
planta de Bellflower
Poivrier noir
In Greek
φυτό καμπανούλα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
planta Bellflower
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
dzwonek roślin
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
bellflower herba
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Piperales
Family
Rubiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
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Season and Care of Bellflower and Black pepper
Season and care of Bellflower and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bellflower and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bellflower is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bellflower and Black pepper Physical Information
Bellflower and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bellflower and Black pepper are as follows:
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bellflower and Black pepper
Care of Bellflower and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Bellflower 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.