Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Maple shaped
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
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 Soil well drained, 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 to stimulate growth, 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Applicable
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
flowering maple
In German
Pfeffer
Schönmalve
In French
Piper nigrum
érable floraison
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
arce de floración
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Black pepper and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Black pepper and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Black pepper and Flowering Maple
Care of Black pepper and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.