Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Not Available
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Compact, rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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 every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
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
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Green gem boxwood
In German
Pfeffer
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
Piper nigrum
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Boj gema verde
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Buxaceae
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 Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Black pepper and Green Gem Boxwood 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 Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.