Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Shrub
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting
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, Do Not over Water
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
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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
common hazel
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
contorted filbert
In German
Pfeffer
contorted filbert
In French
Piper nigrum
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
nigrum piperis
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Black pepper and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Black pepper and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Contorted Filbert
Care of Black pepper and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.