Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
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Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblong elliptic
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Jessamine
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
चमेली
In German
Pfeffer
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Piper nigrum
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Solanales
Family
Piperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Jessamine
Season and care of Black pepper and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Jessamine Physical Information
Black pepper and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Jessamine are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Jessamine
Care of Black pepper and Jessamine 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 Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.