Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Catmint
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
कटमींट
In German
Pfeffer
Katzenminze
In French
Piper nigrum
Catmint
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
catmint
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
catmint
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
nêveda
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
catmint
In Latin
nigrum piperis
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Catmint
Season and care of Black pepper and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Catmint Physical Information
Black pepper and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Catmint are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Catmint
Care of Black pepper and Catmint 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 Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.