Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 or pinch the stems, 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
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Heliconia
In German
Pfeffer
Heliconia
In French
Piper nigrum
Heliconia
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Heliconia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Heliconia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Heliconia
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Zingiberales
Family
Piperaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Heliconia
Season and care of Black pepper and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Heliconia Physical Information
Black pepper and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Heliconia are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Heliconia
Care of Black pepper and Heliconia 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 Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.