Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
AGAVE
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Century plant
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
रामबांस
In French
Piper nigrum
Agave
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Agave
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Agave
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Agave
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Agawa
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Piperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Agave
Season and care of Black pepper and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Black pepper and Agave Physical Information
Black pepper and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black pepper and Agave are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black pepper and Agave
Care of Black pepper and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.