Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
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Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lanceolate
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
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Borders, Mixed Border
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
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Oleaster
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
इलेगनस
In German
Pfeffer
Elaeagnus
In French
Piper nigrum
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Elaeagnus
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Elaeagnus
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Black pepper and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Black pepper and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Black pepper and Elaeagnus
Care of Black pepper and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.