Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
काली मिर्च
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Pfeffer
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
biznaga
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Black pepper
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Black pepper Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Black pepper are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Black pepper
Care of Bishop's Weed and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering 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 Bishop's Weed 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.