Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Pfeffer
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Piper nigrum
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
nigrum piperis
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asterales
Family
Piperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Black pepper and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black pepper and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Black pepper and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Golden Marigold
Care of Black pepper and Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.