Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Grasshoppers
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
ब्राह्मी
In German
Pfeffer
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Piper nigrum
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Brahmi
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
brahmi
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Piperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Brahmi
Season and care of Black pepper and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Brahmi Physical Information
Black pepper and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Brahmi are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Brahmi
Care of Black pepper and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.