Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Aquatics
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Lemna minor
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
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Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
duckweed
In German
Pfeffer
Entengrütze
In French
Piper nigrum
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
duckweed
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Rzęsa
In Latin
nigrum piperis
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Duckweed
Season and care of Black pepper and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
Black pepper and Duckweed Physical Information
Black pepper and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Black pepper and Duckweed
Care of Black pepper and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.