Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Pfeffer
Yambohne
In French
Piper nigrum
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Piperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Jicama
Season and care of Black pepper and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Jicama Physical Information
Black pepper and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black pepper and Jicama are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Jicama
Care of Black pepper and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.