Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Water elm
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
American Elm
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Pfeffer
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Piper nigrum
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
olmo americano
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
American Elm
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
olmo americano
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Elm
Season and care of Black pepper and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Elm Physical Information
Black pepper and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Elm are as follows:
Care of Black pepper and Elm
Care of Black pepper and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.