Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
बिशप निराना
In German
Pfeffer
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Piper nigrum
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
biznaga
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Piper
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Black pepper and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Black pepper and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Black pepper and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Bishop's Weed
Care of Black pepper and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.