Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
धनिया
In German
Pfeffer
Koriander
In French
Piper nigrum
Coriandre
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Cilantro
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Coentro
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Kolendra
In Latin
nigrum piperis
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Cilantro
Season and care of Black pepper and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Cilantro Physical Information
Black pepper and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Cilantro are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Cilantro
Care of Black pepper and Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.