Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Artichoke
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Artichoke
In German
Pfeffer
Artischocke
In French
Piper nigrum
Artichaut
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Alcachofa
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Alcachofra
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Karczoch
In Latin
nigrum piperis
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Piperales
Asterales
Family
Piperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Artichoke
Season and care of Black pepper and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Black pepper and Artichoke Physical Information
Black pepper and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Artichoke are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Black pepper and Artichoke
Care of Black pepper and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.