Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs high amount of 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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a potherb
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
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Pfeffer
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Piper nigrum
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Diabelski laska
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Black pepper and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.