Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vines
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
Vine/Liana
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Boston Ivy
In German
Pfeffer
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Piper nigrum
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Boston Ivy
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Boston Ivy
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Piper
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Black pepper and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Black pepper and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Black pepper and Boston Ivy
Care of Black pepper and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.