Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
गेहूं
In German
Pfeffer
Brotweizen
In French
Piper nigrum
pain de blé
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
El pan de trigo
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
pão de trigo
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
chleb pszenny
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Black pepper and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Black pepper and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Black pepper and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Bread Wheat
Care of Black pepper and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.