Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Grass
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
China
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, 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
Average Water Needs, Over-head 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Hydrangea
In German
Pfeffer
Hortensie
In French
Piper nigrum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Hortensja
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Black pepper and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Black pepper and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Black pepper and Centipede Grass
Care of Black pepper and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.