Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Slopes, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Deltoid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
RUMEX scutatus
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
French Sorrel
In German
Pfeffer
Schild-Ampfer
In French
Piper nigrum
French Sorrel
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
French Sorrel
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
French Sorrel
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
French Sorrel
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Szczaw tarczolistny
In Latin
nigrum piperis
French Sorrel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Piperaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and French Sorrel
Season and care of Black pepper and French Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and French Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and French Sorrel Physical Information
Black pepper and French Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and French Sorrel are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
French Sorrel flower color: Green
- French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and French Sorrel
Care of Black pepper and French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.