Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Pfeffer
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Piper nigrum
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Piperales
Gentianales
Family
Piperaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Black pepper and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.