Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Skyflower
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Small elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
DURANTA
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Duranta
In German
Pfeffer
Duranta
In French
Piper nigrum
Duranta
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Duranta
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Duranta
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Duranta
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Duranta
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Duranta
Season and care of Black pepper and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Duranta Physical Information
Black pepper and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Duranta are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Duranta
Care of Black pepper and Duranta 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 Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.