Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Fruit
  
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 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
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Oral Allergy
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
  
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
  
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
  
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
  
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
  
एवोकाडो
  
In German
Pfeffer
  
Avocado
  
In French
Piper nigrum
  
Avocat
  
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
  
Aguacate
  
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
Αβοκάντο
  
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
  
Abacate
  
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
  
Awokado
  
In Latin
nigrum piperis
  
Avocado
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Piperales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Piperaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Piper
  
Persea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black pepper and Avocado
Season and care of Black pepper and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Avocado Physical Information
Black pepper and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Avocado are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Avocado
Care of Black pepper and Avocado 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 Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.