Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut away fading foliage, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Leaf spot
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
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Flowering Quince
In German
Pfeffer
Flowering Quince
In French
Piper nigrum
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Flowering Quince
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Flowering Quince
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Black pepper and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Black pepper and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Flowering Quince
Care of Black pepper and Flowering Quince 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 Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.