Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Palm or Cycad
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Areca catechu
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
सुपारी
In German
Pfeffer
Betelnusspalme
In French
Piper nigrum
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
noz de betel
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
betel nut
In Latin
nigrum piperis
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Piper
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Areca nut
Season and care of Black pepper and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Areca nut Physical Information
Black pepper and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Areca nut are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black pepper and Areca nut
Care of Black pepper and Areca nut 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 Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.