Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Brazil
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Requires very little pruning
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
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
gold medallion tree
In German
Pfeffer
gold medallion tree
In French
Piper nigrum
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
nigrum piperis
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Black pepper and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.