Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
शतावर
In German
Pfeffer
Gemüsespargel
In French
Piper nigrum
Asperge
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Asparagus
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Asparagus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Piperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Black pepper and Asparagus
Season and care of Black pepper and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Asparagus Physical Information
Black pepper and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Asparagus are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Asparagus
Care of Black pepper and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.