Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
MUSCARI
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Pfeffer
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Piper nigrum
Muscari
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Muscari
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Muscari
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Szafirek
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Muscari
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Piperaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Black pepper and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.