Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Applemint Tree
In German
Pfeffer
Applemint Baum
In French
Piper nigrum
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Applemint
Season and care of Black pepper and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Applemint Physical Information
Black pepper and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black pepper and Applemint are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Applemint
Care of Black pepper and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.